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Crossfit Level 1 Exam
Causes of a bad squat: - ANS 1. Poor engagement, weak control, and/or no
R
awareness of the glutes and hamstrings
E
2. Trying to squat with the quads
H
3. Inflexibility
4. Sloppy work and poor focus
IG
Flexion vs extension: - ANS Flexion is decreasing the angle on a joint,
H
extension is increasing the angle
NG
How can trainers advance their education? - ANS - Teach to Learn
I
- Watch other coaches who are more experienced
- Attend a Level 2 Certificate Course
Y
- Attend additional courses
L
- Read and study everything related to training, movement, and health
F
- Learn from those outside of the Crossfit community
- Study crossfit.com
How do you minimize equipment related injuries? - ANS - Check equipment
condition, use and arrangement (Test equipment at maximum capacity, make sure
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equipment that allows athletes to hang or hang upside down is checked and
maintained, make sure the workout area is clear and safe)
- Be prepared for equipment to fall (teach proper hand grip, help athlete develop
body awareness, teach other athletes how to properly spot, teach athletes how to
R
bail safely, )
E
- Do a "dry run" of the workout before it begins
H
How do you protect a client from rhabdomyolysis? - ANS - Follow
G
mechanics, then consistency, then intensity
I
- Know the movements that have a higher rate of rhabdo (those that prolong
H
eccentric contraction)
G
- Scale workouts for clients appropriately
- Avoid progressive scaling
N
- Educate clients on the symptoms of rhabdo
YI
How does Crossfit use functional movement? - ANS All movements in
L
crossfit are multi-joint and compound, which are found in natural movements
F
more often than isometric movements. Functional movements are not only safe
but elicit the highest training response.
How is Crossfit different from typical training approaches? - ANS Crossfit
utilizes high-intensity compound movements and workouts that are geared to
Crossfit Level 1 Exam
Causes of a bad squat: - ANS 1. Poor engagement, weak control, and/or no
R
awareness of the glutes and hamstrings
E
2. Trying to squat with the quads
H
3. Inflexibility
4. Sloppy work and poor focus
IG
Flexion vs extension: - ANS Flexion is decreasing the angle on a joint,
H
extension is increasing the angle
NG
How can trainers advance their education? - ANS - Teach to Learn
I
- Watch other coaches who are more experienced
- Attend a Level 2 Certificate Course
Y
- Attend additional courses
L
- Read and study everything related to training, movement, and health
F
- Learn from those outside of the Crossfit community
- Study crossfit.com
How do you minimize equipment related injuries? - ANS - Check equipment
condition, use and arrangement (Test equipment at maximum capacity, make sure
, 2
equipment that allows athletes to hang or hang upside down is checked and
maintained, make sure the workout area is clear and safe)
- Be prepared for equipment to fall (teach proper hand grip, help athlete develop
body awareness, teach other athletes how to properly spot, teach athletes how to
R
bail safely, )
E
- Do a "dry run" of the workout before it begins
H
How do you protect a client from rhabdomyolysis? - ANS - Follow
G
mechanics, then consistency, then intensity
I
- Know the movements that have a higher rate of rhabdo (those that prolong
H
eccentric contraction)
G
- Scale workouts for clients appropriately
- Avoid progressive scaling
N
- Educate clients on the symptoms of rhabdo
YI
How does Crossfit use functional movement? - ANS All movements in
L
crossfit are multi-joint and compound, which are found in natural movements
F
more often than isometric movements. Functional movements are not only safe
but elicit the highest training response.
How is Crossfit different from typical training approaches? - ANS Crossfit
utilizes high-intensity compound movements and workouts that are geared to
