Crossfit Olympic Lifting Progressions and Techniques 2

Question 1

What is the correct rack position for the front squat and the power clean in CrossFit?

Accepted Answer

Bar resting on the front deltoids with elbows high and fingertips supporting the bar

Answer

The rack position has the bar resting on the anterior deltoids (front shoulders) with elbows driven high and parallel to the floor while the fingertips support the bar.

Question 2

When teaching the clean progression in CrossFit, which teaching sequence is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Medicine ball clean → deadlift → sumo deadlift high pull → power clean

Answer

CrossFit uses a progressive teaching sequence: the medicine ball clean establishes mechanics, then the deadlift, SDHP, and power clean build toward more complex movements.

Question 3

In the overhead squat, what is the correct bar position relative to the body?

Accepted Answer

Directly over the base of support (mid-foot) and in line with the ears

Answer

In the overhead squat, the bar must be stacked directly over the mid-foot and in line with the ears to maintain balance and a stable base of support.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the overhead squat in the CrossFit curriculum?

Accepted Answer

To develop core strength, shoulder stability, and hip flexibility simultaneously

Answer

The overhead squat demands simultaneous core stability, shoulder flexibility and strength, and hip mobility, making it one of the most demanding functional movements.

Question 5

How does the strict shoulder press differ from the push press in CrossFit?

Accepted Answer

The push press uses a leg dip-drive for momentum; the strict press uses upper body only

Answer

The strict shoulder press moves the bar overhead using only upper body strength with no lower body contribution, while the push press adds a leg dip-drive to generate momentum.

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Crossfit Olympic Lifting Progressions and Techniques 2