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WorksheetsThe Squat
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 50mins
Your Squat base should be with feet wider than hips and shoulders.
True
False
Eyes should be looking straight up when squatting.
True
False
Eyes should be at conversation level through the entire squat.
True
False
Check point #3 is: Chest up
True
False
At the bottom of a squat, the weight should be evenly distributed throughout the foot.
True
False
When back squatting, the squatters elbows should be pointed down to the ground and shoulders rounded forward.
True
False
The first thing to move when squatting is __________.
Knees
Glutes
Back
Hips
Toes should be pointed at a slight angle out when setting up a squatters base.
True
False
Externally rotating the knees before squatting will fire up what muscle group?
Hamstrings
Calves
Glutes
Core
Why do babies and toddlers have the perfect squat?
They are small
They have little feet
They have 6 packs
They are flexible
What correction could someone make to not squat on their toes?
Drive their knees forward
Drive their hips back
Look straight down at the ground
Lift less weight
What is the recommended squat depth?
70 degrees
80 degrees
90 degrees
100 degrees
What is the best bar path for a squat? Check all that apply.
In a straight Line
In front of the toes
Over the middle of the foot
Backward then forward and down
What could this athlete fix about their technique?
Tighten their core
Round their back
Push elbows forward
Bring their eyes to conversation level
What could this athlete do to fix their number 1 technique flaw of squatting on their toes?
Squat on their heels
Drive their hips back
Look down at the ground
Push chest up more
What could this athlete do to fix their technique?
Externally rotate knees
Internally rotate knees
Widen base
Drive hips back
The more flexible you are, the better your squat can be.
True
False
Always squat over the safety bars.
True
False
The bar on the rack or J hooks for a back squat should be set at shoulder height.
True
False
What are the main things this athlete needs to fix with their technique to not hurt their back? (check all that apply)
Keep their core tight
Chest up
Hips down and back
Knees out
Hips and chest should rise at the same speed from the bottom of the squat.
True
False
The tempo of a squat should be fast to slow.
True
False
Never use a spotter with back squat.
True
False
If the bar is too high on a squatters back, this will throw off their balance and could cause the squatter to fall forward.
True
False
The bar will sit most comfortably on the athletes back when
Back is rounded
Chest is up, shoulders are back, back is flat
Chest is up
Back is flat
