Crossfit Level 1 Kaplan University -CrossFit Level 1 movements

CrossFit Level 1 movementsAir Squat points of performance - correct answer Back flat butt back • Weight in heels • drop below knees • Knees track over feet Air Squat - correct answer Stance - shoulder width, toes - straight ahead or out slightly Stand up tall - maintain a neutral spine Movement is initiated at the hip Weight centered in foot Knees should track outward Hip joint should be below knee joint Air Squat violations - correct answer lazy lumbar curve, butt wink, weight shifting from heels to ball of foot, not going low enough, athlete cantilevers forward engaging quads to maintain balance Air squat fault: not low enough - correct answer Corrections: - cue "lower" and do not relent. - squat to a target to develop awareness of depth Air squat fault: improper line of action: knees move excessively forward so that weight is on the toes. - correct answer give cue to push hips back and down Block the knees forward travel with hand to encourage movement of hips. Air squat fault: knees not tracking in line with toes, which usually happens with them rolling inside the feet. - correct answer Cue "push your knees out"