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The Squat

The Squat. What is it?. The act of lowering oneself towards the ground by bending at the hip, knee and ankle DEMO VIDEO - Start at 12 seconds (Video courtesy of Outlaw North CrossFit). Benefits of the Squat. Improved athleticism

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The Squat

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  1. The Squat

  2. What is it? • The act of lowering oneself towards the ground by bending at the hip, knee and ankle • DEMO VIDEO- Start at 12 seconds • (Video courtesy of Outlaw North CrossFit)

  3. Benefits of the Squat • Improved athleticism • GOOD SQUATS can lead to hip, knee and back health later in life • Develops good hip extension which is necessary in life and as an athlete • Triggers a very strong neuroendocrine response • Leads to muscle growth and increases in strength

  4. Risks • Good squats are great for you but bad squats can lead to injury! • Lack of technique can lead to: • Lower back pain or injury • Hip pain or injury • Knee pain or injury • TRY TO AVOID THIS! • (Video courtesy of Videorapture.com)

  5. Technique

  6. “Just squat” by Greg Glassman • Video • (courtesy of CrossFit, Inc.)

  7. Assignment • Create a group of 4 students • Pick a movement from this list: Front Squat, Overhead Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift, Sumo Deadlift, Snatch, Clean and Jerk, Strict Press (Military Press), Push Press, Push Jerk, or Split Jerk • Find 3-5 reputable sources online or in print and HAVE A LIST READY FOR APPROVAL BY END OF CLASS TOMORROW • Podcast will be due 2 weeks from today and should be 10-15 minutes long • Each group member must talk and be involved in the podcast • No music necessary, just talking • Create a concept map, PowerPoint presentation and an accompanying podcast explaining the PowerPoint presentation. Your podcast and slides must include and cover: • What is the movement? • Benefits • Risks • Technique involved in order to execute the movement safely

  8. Resources • Glassman, Greg. "Squat Clinic." The CrossFit Journal. CrossFit, Dec. 2002. Web. 20 Sept. 2013. <http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/CFJ_SquatClinic_Dec02.pdf>. • Evans, Greg. "What Are the Dangers of Squatting." Livestrong.com. Livestrong, 31 July 2011. Web. 20 Sept. 2013. <http://www.livestrong.com/article/506406-what-are-the-dangers-of-squatting/>. • 2002. Web. 20 Sept. 2013. <http://stronger2day.com/2012/03/19/baby-squat/>.

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