CrossFit Level 1 Section 2 Verified Study Guide (2026/2027 A+ Edition)

CrossFit Level 1 section 2 questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade

Success in each movement depends on having sound ________ in the preceding movements in the
series.
- correct answer mechanics



KEY POINTS: AIR SQUAT
- correct answer 1

No movement is more foundational than the air squat.




2

Difficulty performing this movement reflects a need to perform it.




3

Correct performance promotes orthopedic safety, functionality, and mechanical advantage.



KEY POINTS: FRONT SQUAT
- correct answer 1




The front squat builds on the mechanics of the air squat.




2

, It introduces the front-rack position with external load.




3

It also introduces the importance of moving in the frontal plane under load.



Frontal plane
- correct answer 1) keeping the load as close as possible to the midline of the body will allow for the best
efficiency of movement with load

2) the further the load deviates from the frontal place, the greater the demand on the midline. The risk
of losing balance or collapsing under the load also increases



Front Squat Common Faults
- correct answer 1) improper rack position

2) elbows dropping

3) immature torse angle



The PRIMARY reason the elbows should remain high in the front squat is to:
- correct answer allow the bar to rest on the torso instead of the weaker structures of the wrists and
hands



KEY POINTS: OVERHEAD SQUAT
- correct answer The overhead squat builds on the mechanics of the air squat and front squat.




2

Maintaining midline stabilization during the overhead squat creates a tremendous demand on the core
musculature.




3

Its proper execution demands and develops functional flexibility.