With work, you can too!
It’s not easy to get this low in any squat variation, let alone an overhead squat. But, it CAN be done. And if you want to compete as a Weightlifter then it MUST be done!
To prep yourself, twice a day: stretch your calves, hamstrings, hip-flexors, glutes, IT band, and anything else that’s tight in your legs. Use a foam roller (or a tennis ball) and roll out the same areas. Practice squatting daily without weight. Do this for a few weeks, then move on to overhead squats with a stick. (a broom stick only!)
For more ideas about how to squat deeper, here’s an article by Ian King at T-nation
(if you’re a PSU Student and want to join the Olympic Weightlifting Club, either come to the Workouts on Monday/Wednesday nights at 7:30pm in the Peter Scott Center weight room, or email Nick: coach@psuweightlifting.com)
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