Crossfit L1 - Glute-Ham Developer
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2025/2026.
What is core strength and midline stabilization? - ANSWER -core
strength refers to the use of stabilizer muscles to setup for the
movements that occur with the larger muscle groups.
-midline stabilization is the capacity to maintain neutral spine (resist
flexion of spine or hyperextension of the trunk/back) under load. Deviation
from neutral spine sets the athlete up for potentially less function and les
force generation
What are the primary role of the abdominals? - ANSWER
abdominal primary role is midline stabilization, not trunk flexion; stabilize
the torso from overextension
What are the primary muscles of the core? - ANSWER
abdominals, electors, hip flexors
Define and identify flexion and extension about a given joint -
ANSWER -flexion: decrease angle of a joint
-extension: increase angle of a joint
What are the foundational GHD exercises used in crossfit and how to
perform them? - ANSWER hip extension: posterior position, hp in
front of the pad, allows full ROM hip flexion/extension; dynamic hip, static
trunk
What is the progression for introducing an athlete to the GHD? -
ANSWER start with an AB mat then reintroduce the GHD machine only
going to 1/2 extension, until better core strength is developed
How do you scale the foundational GHD exercises for any level of athlete?
- ANSWER initially just hold in superman position. Then lower
few inches until comfortable and slowly increase ROM
Newest Actual Exam Complete Questions
Ans Detailed Answers Graded A+
2025/2026.
What is core strength and midline stabilization? - ANSWER -core
strength refers to the use of stabilizer muscles to setup for the
movements that occur with the larger muscle groups.
-midline stabilization is the capacity to maintain neutral spine (resist
flexion of spine or hyperextension of the trunk/back) under load. Deviation
from neutral spine sets the athlete up for potentially less function and les
force generation
What are the primary role of the abdominals? - ANSWER
abdominal primary role is midline stabilization, not trunk flexion; stabilize
the torso from overextension
What are the primary muscles of the core? - ANSWER
abdominals, electors, hip flexors
Define and identify flexion and extension about a given joint -
ANSWER -flexion: decrease angle of a joint
-extension: increase angle of a joint
What are the foundational GHD exercises used in crossfit and how to
perform them? - ANSWER hip extension: posterior position, hp in
front of the pad, allows full ROM hip flexion/extension; dynamic hip, static
trunk
What is the progression for introducing an athlete to the GHD? -
ANSWER start with an AB mat then reintroduce the GHD machine only
going to 1/2 extension, until better core strength is developed
How do you scale the foundational GHD exercises for any level of athlete?
- ANSWER initially just hold in superman position. Then lower
few inches until comfortable and slowly increase ROM
