Quads · Bodyweight

PVC Overhead Squat Hold

Pipe locked overhead, sink and hold the bottom.

PVC Overhead Squat Hold exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Hold a PVC pipe wide overhead with arms locked out.
  2. Sit your hips back and down into a deep overhead squat.
  3. Hold the bottom position with the pipe stacked over your mid-foot.
  4. Breathe and keep tension for the full time, then stand.

The one cue that matters

Keep the pipe pulled back over your heels, not drifting forward over your toes.

Muscles worked

The PVC Overhead Squat Hold isolates the Quads — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted quads volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the PVC Overhead Squat Hold work?

The PVC Overhead Squat Hold primarily works the Quads.

How long should I hold it?

Start with sets you can hold with perfect position, even if short. Add a few seconds each session; quality beats clock-watching.

How many sets and reps of PVC Overhead Squat Hold?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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