CROSSFIT L1 Study Guide Questions
and Answers 2026
What is CrossFit? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R -A functional movement program designed for everyday
life.
What is functional movement? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R -Natural movements used in everyday life.
What is Universal Motor Recruitment pattern? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - The recruitment of multiple muscle groups in a
coordinated manner.
What is the importance of core to extremity? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - The movement starts from the core and extends to
the extremities.
What is the formula for power? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R -Force x distance / time
What is the concept of intensity in CrossFit? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - High intensity leads to better results.
What is the principle of constantly varied workouts? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R
- Workouts that are broad, general, and inclusive.
What factors can affect CrossFit workouts? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - Time of day, weather, etc. can affect workouts.
What is the purpose of CrossFit? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - To expand the comfort bubble and
challenge oneself.
What are progressive movements in CrossFit? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - Movements that progress from easier to more
difficult variations.
, What are common themes in CrossFit workouts? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R -
Midline stabilization, posterior chain engagement, core to extremity, and full range of motion activ
e shoulders.
How should air squats be performed? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R -
Heels down, hips back and down, maintain neutral spine, knees over toes, feet shoulder width apa
rt, full depth.
How should front squats be performed? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R -
Bar in the front rack position, elbows up and driven upward, bar travels in the front plane.
How should overhead squats be performed? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - Hands in wide grip, shoulders down, arms locked out,
proper bar path.
How can one find the proper grip for overhead squats? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - Use a PVC pipe and do pass throughs to find the wide grip.
What is the importance of grip in overhead squats? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R
- Proper grip helps maintain shoulder position and stability.
What is the importance of bar path in overhead squats? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - Proper bar path ensures proper shoulder position and stability.
What is the importance of maintaining active shoulders in overhead squats? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - Active shoulders protect the rotator cuff and maintain stability.
What is the definition of fitness? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - Work capacity across broad time and
model domains
What are the 10 general physical skills? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R -
Cardio endurance, flexibility, stamina, strength, power, speed, coordination, accuracy, agility, balance
and Answers 2026
What is CrossFit? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R -A functional movement program designed for everyday
life.
What is functional movement? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R -Natural movements used in everyday life.
What is Universal Motor Recruitment pattern? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - The recruitment of multiple muscle groups in a
coordinated manner.
What is the importance of core to extremity? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - The movement starts from the core and extends to
the extremities.
What is the formula for power? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R -Force x distance / time
What is the concept of intensity in CrossFit? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - High intensity leads to better results.
What is the principle of constantly varied workouts? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R
- Workouts that are broad, general, and inclusive.
What factors can affect CrossFit workouts? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - Time of day, weather, etc. can affect workouts.
What is the purpose of CrossFit? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - To expand the comfort bubble and
challenge oneself.
What are progressive movements in CrossFit? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - Movements that progress from easier to more
difficult variations.
, What are common themes in CrossFit workouts? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R -
Midline stabilization, posterior chain engagement, core to extremity, and full range of motion activ
e shoulders.
How should air squats be performed? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R -
Heels down, hips back and down, maintain neutral spine, knees over toes, feet shoulder width apa
rt, full depth.
How should front squats be performed? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R -
Bar in the front rack position, elbows up and driven upward, bar travels in the front plane.
How should overhead squats be performed? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - Hands in wide grip, shoulders down, arms locked out,
proper bar path.
How can one find the proper grip for overhead squats? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - Use a PVC pipe and do pass throughs to find the wide grip.
What is the importance of grip in overhead squats? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R
- Proper grip helps maintain shoulder position and stability.
What is the importance of bar path in overhead squats? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - Proper bar path ensures proper shoulder position and stability.
What is the importance of maintaining active shoulders in overhead squats? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - Active shoulders protect the rotator cuff and maintain stability.
What is the definition of fitness? - C O R R E C T
A N S W E R - Work capacity across broad time and
model domains
What are the 10 general physical skills? - C O R R E C T A N S W E R -
Cardio endurance, flexibility, stamina, strength, power, speed, coordination, accuracy, agility, balance
