Crossfit - CrossFit Level 1 Trainer The Nine Foundational Movements Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following movements is NOT one of the nine foundational movements of CrossFit?

Accepted Answer

Kettlebell Swing

Answer

Overhead Squat

Answer

Push Press

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Sumo Deadlift High Pull

Question 2

An athlete performing an air squat repeatedly fails to break parallel, with their hip crease staying above their knees. What is the most likely reason for this fault?

Accepted Answer

Poor ankle flexibility and/or weak posterior chain engagement

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Weak quadriceps

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Excessive lumbar curve

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Initiating the movement by breaking at the knees

Question 3

In the Shoulder Press, which of the following is a key point of performance?

Accepted Answer

The torso and legs remain static throughout the lift.

Answer

Initiating the movement with a slight dip and drive from the legs.

Answer

Finishing with elbows slightly bent to protect the joint.

Answer

Keeping the elbows positioned directly behind the bar in the setup.

Question 4

During a Sumo Deadlift High Pull, a coach observes an athlete bending their arms early, before their hips have fully extended. This is a violation of which key mechanical principle?

Accepted Answer

Core-to-extremity movement

Answer

Maintaining a neutral spine

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Full range of motion

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Active shoulder engagement

Question 5

Which progression of movements correctly follows the sequence taught in the Level 1 course for the overhead press series?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder Press, Push Press, Push Jerk

Answer

Push Press, Shoulder Press, Push Jerk

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Push Jerk, Push Press, Shoulder Press

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Shoulder Press, Push Jerk, Push Press

Question 6

A new athlete is learning the Medicine Ball Clean. What is the primary purpose of this movement in relation to more advanced lifts?

Accepted Answer

To introduce the principles of explosive hip extension and moving the body around an object.

Answer

To primarily develop upper body pulling strength.

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To teach the receiving position of the snatch.

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To practice maintaining a wide grip under load.