Crossfit Level 1 - FRONT SQUAT - Nine Foundational Movement (Movement Guide)

Question 1

What is the set up for the FRONT SQUAT?

Answer 1

-shoulder width stance
-loose finger grip on bar
-hands just outside shoulders
-elbows high (upper arm parallel to the ground)

Question 2

What is the execution of the FRONT SQUAT?

Answer 2

-hips descend back and down
-lumbar curve maintained
-knees in line with toes
-hips descend lower than knees
-heels down

Question 3

What is the finish of the FRONT SQUAT?

Answer 3

-complete at full hip and knee extension

Question 4

What fault is present here?

Answer 4

Improper rack position where the bar is not in contact with the torso.

Question 5

What corrections could you give to the fault (improper rack position) present here?

Answer 5

-ensure the athelete has an open grip and the bar is resting on finger tips
-cue “elbows high!”
-manually adjust the rack position

Question 6

What fault is present here?

Answer 6

Elbows drop during squat.

Question 7

What corrections could you give to the fault (elbows drop druing squat) present here?

Answer 7

-encourage athlete to move thier elbows away from trainers hands
-cue “elbows up!” and encourage athlete to lift chest