As part of Crossroads Bootcamp’s commitment to YOU getting the MOST out of your workouts, we’re focusing on your good form and exquisite technique. We’re committed to helping you build your best body from the ground up: everyone knows you can’t have solid results without building on a solid foundation.
Last week we looked at core stabilization and how essential it is to maximizing your movements and focusing your strength. This week we’re looking at one of the most basic (and yet) complex fundamental movements: THE SQUAT.
“The squat is a vital, natural, and functional component of your exercise routine,” writes Crossfit’s Greg Glassman. “In the bottom position, the squat is nature’s intended sitting posture. Only in the industrialized world do we find the need for chairs, couches, benches, and stools. This comes at a loss of functionality that contributes immensely to decrepitude.
On the athletic front, the squat is the quintessential hip extension exercise, and hip extension is the foundation of all good human movement. Powerful, controlled hip extension is necessary and nearly sufficient for elite athleticism. Unfortunately weak glutes and hamstrings are among the causes of bad squats. So are poor core engagement, weak control, or lack of awareness of the glutes and hamstrings.”
You will be hearing more from your coaches on proper squat technique, but here is a primer from Coaches John and Scott on putting your head as well as your body into your squats. Mindfulness as we move through fundamental exercises not only decreases risk for injury and inefficiency, but increase results and athleticism.
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