CrossFit L1 Exam Questions & Answers

Define CrossFit - ANSWER-Constantly varied, functional movements executed at a high intensity Functional Movements - ANSWER-Basis of all human movement Moves large loads quickly over long distances Power - ANSWER-INTENSITY- this is what gets you results Force x distance / time Relative Intensity - ANSWER-finding our physical and psychological tolerance Variance - ANSWER-Individuals fail at the margins of their experience Variance can be in load, reps/distance, time, movements, or equipment 9 Foundational Movements - ANSWER-Air squat, front squat, overhead squat Shoulder press, push press, push jerk Deadlift, sumo deadlift high pull, medicine ball clean Points of Performance for Air Squat - ANSWER-Neutral Spine (midline stabilization) Heels down (posterior chain engagement) Line of Action (core to extremity) Depth (ROM) Knees track the toes Points of Performance for Front Squat - ANSWER-Front rack position Frontal plane