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.

"All you need in order to become a CrossFit trainer or open an affiliate is a weekend seminar." As CrossFit coaches, we’ve heard this criticism before. But pull back the layers and what is often perceived as a criticism is actually something we’re quite proud of here at CrossFit.