The Back Squat

ByCrossFitApril 18, 2019
Found in:201125,211228,220105,220320,220705,220810,220923,221017,230206,230403,230514,Essentials,Movements

The back squat requires the structures of the lower body and core to work synergistically. Optimal performance requires an adequate range of motion at the ankles, hips, and knees; superior lower-body strength; and a tremendous amount of core stability.

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