It’s paramount to success in Crossfit and literally hundreds of other sports.Ī proper squat that directly correlates to weightlifting and Crossfit involves 6 distinctives.ġ) A vertical torso throughout the entirety of the squat to allow for direct application of the squat to other movements.Ģ) Engaged glute muscles in order to prevent a horizontal torso and to allow for the greatest application of power in the standup.ģ) A bottom position that is as low as possible where the hips are sitting centered between your heels.Ĥ) Ankle dorsiflexion and mobile hips. To state that a strong, proper squat is useful for the sport of exercising is the understatement of the century. Think of all the movements and exercises that use or involve the squat for Crossfit: wall ball, thruster, clean, snatch, the overhead squat, etc. In Crossfit and in Olympic Weightlifting the squat is the most basic and foundational movement we teach. Crossfit Bound is a brand new gym in the Kennesaw area and if you are around the area then there’s no good reason for you to be training anywhere else but with Brandon and Jessica.Īt the end of the day today, I led the group through a squat session giving particular attention to the mechanics of a good squat.

Brandon and Jessica were great hosts who went out of their way to cater to and care for us this weekend. I am currently on the plane headed back to Dallas from the Atlanta camp at Crossfit Bound.

Brave williams squat