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The Squat

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Your Squat base should be with feet wider than hips and shoulders.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Eyes should be looking straight up when squatting.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Eyes should be at conversation level through the entire squat.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Check point #3 is: Chest up

a)

True

b)

False

5.

At the bottom of a squat, the weight should be evenly distributed throughout the foot.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

When back squatting, the squatters elbows should be pointed down to the ground and shoulders rounded forward.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

The first thing to move when squatting is __________.

a)

Knees

b)

Glutes

c)

Back

d)

Hips

8.

Toes should be pointed at a slight angle out when setting up a squatters base.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Externally rotating the knees before squatting will fire up what muscle group?

a)

Hamstrings

b)

Calves

c)

Glutes

d)

Core

10.

Why do babies and toddlers have the perfect squat?

a)

They are small

b)

They have little feet

c)

They have 6 packs

d)

They are flexible

11.

What correction could someone make to not squat on their toes?

a)

Drive their knees forward

b)

Drive their hips back

c)

Look straight down at the ground

d)

Lift less weight

12.

What is the recommended squat depth?

a)

70 degrees

b)

80 degrees

c)

90 degrees

d)

100 degrees

13.

What is the best bar path for a squat? Check all that apply.

a)

In a straight Line

b)

In front of the toes

c)

Over the middle of the foot

d)

Backward then forward and down

14.

What could this athlete fix about their technique?

a)

Tighten their core

b)

Round their back

c)

Push elbows forward

d)

Bring their eyes to conversation level

15.

What could this athlete do to fix their number 1 technique flaw of squatting on their toes?

a)

Squat on their heels

b)

Drive their hips back

c)

Look down at the ground

d)

Push chest up more

16.

What could this athlete do to fix their technique?

a)

Externally rotate knees

b)

Internally rotate knees

c)

Widen base

d)

Drive hips back

17.

The more flexible you are, the better your squat can be.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Always squat over the safety bars.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The bar on the rack or J hooks for a back squat should be set at shoulder height.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

What are the main things this athlete needs to fix with their technique to not hurt their back? (check all that apply)

a)

Keep their core tight

b)

Chest up

c)

Hips down and back

d)

Knees out

21.

Hips and chest should rise at the same speed from the bottom of the squat.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

The tempo of a squat should be fast to slow.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Never use a spotter with back squat.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

If the bar is too high on a squatters back, this will throw off their balance and could cause the squatter to fall forward.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

The bar will sit most comfortably on the athletes back when

a)

Back is rounded

b)

Chest is up, shoulders are back, back is flat

c)

Chest is up

d)

Back is flat