Fundamental Movement: The Front Squat
lowertown_admin • November 13, 2018
The CrossFit philosophy focuses our training program on nine Fundamental and Functional Movements…
The nine Fundamental Movements are:
Basic
Air Squat
Shoulder Press
Deadlift
Progression 1
Front Squat
Push Press
Sumo Deadlift High-Pull (SDHP)
Progression 2
Overhead Squat
Push Jerk
Med-Ball Clean
The Front Squat can be tricky and a little uncomfortable when learning how to properly perform.
Just remember to stick with it, and keep trying your best.
Your flexibility, technique, and strength will improve. I promise this movement will become easier.
Here are the points of performance to remember while front squatting: Hips back, knees out, and chest tall.
The video below explains everything our Coaches look for when helping you with the Front Squat.
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