Crossfit Level 1 Exam questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
Causes of a bad squat:
- correct answer 1. Poor engagement, weak control, and/or no awareness of the glutes and hamstrings
2. Trying to squat with the quads
3. Inflexibility
4. Sloppy work and poor focus
Flexion vs extension:
- correct answer Flexion is decreasing the angle on a joint, extension is increasing the angle
How can trainers advance their education?
- correct answer - Teach to Learn
- Watch other coaches who are more experienced
- Attend a Level 2 Certificate Course
- Attend additional courses
- Read and study everything related to training, movement, and health
- Learn from those outside of the Crossfit community
- Study crossfit.com
How do you minimize equipment related injuries?
- correct answer - Check equipment condition, use and arrangement (Test equipment at maximum
capacity, make sure equipment that allows athletes to hang or hang upside down is checked and
maintained, make sure the workout area is clear and safe)
- Be prepared for equipment to fall (teach proper hand grip, help athlete develop body awareness, teach
other athletes how to properly spot, teach athletes how to bail safely, )
- Do a "dry run" of the workout before it begins
, How do you protect a client from rhabdomyolysis?
- correct answer - Follow mechanics, then consistency, then intensity
- Know the movements that have a higher rate of rhabdo (those that prolong eccentric contraction)
- Scale workouts for clients appropriately
- Avoid progressive scaling
- Educate clients on the symptoms of rhabdo
How does Crossfit use functional movement?
- correct answer All movements in crossfit are multi-joint and compound, which are found in natural
movements more often than isometric movements. Functional movements are not only safe but elicit
the highest training response.
How is Crossfit different from typical training approaches?
- correct answer Crossfit utilizes high-intensity compound movements and workouts that are geared to
increase overall athletic performance. More holistic than specialized isolated exercise
How much fluid should athletes drink?
- correct answer Drink only when thirsty. If you overcompensate with water to prevent body-weight
loss, performance will suffer and could be deadly (Exercise-associated hyponatremia)
How quickly should trainers increase intensity?
- correct answer Set a few months for increasing load and volume for athletes, then have gradual
increases in intensity. It's smart to err on the safe side.
In Crossfit, how is the body divided?
- correct answer 4 body parts: spine, pelvis, femur, tibia
3 joints: sacroiliac joint, hip joint, knee joint
2 directions for joint movement: trunk and leg
In Crossfit's view, why is there so much disease?
- correct answer They believe that fitness and health are about the same thing. There are 3 types of
ways your health can be: Sick, normal, or above normal. If your athletics are above normal, your amount
of health will be above normal and your chance of sickness and disease will be low
2026\2027 A+ Grade
Causes of a bad squat:
- correct answer 1. Poor engagement, weak control, and/or no awareness of the glutes and hamstrings
2. Trying to squat with the quads
3. Inflexibility
4. Sloppy work and poor focus
Flexion vs extension:
- correct answer Flexion is decreasing the angle on a joint, extension is increasing the angle
How can trainers advance their education?
- correct answer - Teach to Learn
- Watch other coaches who are more experienced
- Attend a Level 2 Certificate Course
- Attend additional courses
- Read and study everything related to training, movement, and health
- Learn from those outside of the Crossfit community
- Study crossfit.com
How do you minimize equipment related injuries?
- correct answer - Check equipment condition, use and arrangement (Test equipment at maximum
capacity, make sure equipment that allows athletes to hang or hang upside down is checked and
maintained, make sure the workout area is clear and safe)
- Be prepared for equipment to fall (teach proper hand grip, help athlete develop body awareness, teach
other athletes how to properly spot, teach athletes how to bail safely, )
- Do a "dry run" of the workout before it begins
, How do you protect a client from rhabdomyolysis?
- correct answer - Follow mechanics, then consistency, then intensity
- Know the movements that have a higher rate of rhabdo (those that prolong eccentric contraction)
- Scale workouts for clients appropriately
- Avoid progressive scaling
- Educate clients on the symptoms of rhabdo
How does Crossfit use functional movement?
- correct answer All movements in crossfit are multi-joint and compound, which are found in natural
movements more often than isometric movements. Functional movements are not only safe but elicit
the highest training response.
How is Crossfit different from typical training approaches?
- correct answer Crossfit utilizes high-intensity compound movements and workouts that are geared to
increase overall athletic performance. More holistic than specialized isolated exercise
How much fluid should athletes drink?
- correct answer Drink only when thirsty. If you overcompensate with water to prevent body-weight
loss, performance will suffer and could be deadly (Exercise-associated hyponatremia)
How quickly should trainers increase intensity?
- correct answer Set a few months for increasing load and volume for athletes, then have gradual
increases in intensity. It's smart to err on the safe side.
In Crossfit, how is the body divided?
- correct answer 4 body parts: spine, pelvis, femur, tibia
3 joints: sacroiliac joint, hip joint, knee joint
2 directions for joint movement: trunk and leg
In Crossfit's view, why is there so much disease?
- correct answer They believe that fitness and health are about the same thing. There are 3 types of
ways your health can be: Sick, normal, or above normal. If your athletics are above normal, your amount
of health will be above normal and your chance of sickness and disease will be low
