31K views · 377 reactions | 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. | CrossFit | Facebook

The squat is a beautiful, natural movement. It demands midline stabilization, posterior-chain engagement and core-to-extremity movement, and it can be used to move your body weight or very large loads held in a variety of positions. At one end of the spectrum, the squat is an essential component of weightlifting and powerlifting, and at the other end, the squat is essential to getting off a toilet seat. Regardless of what the problem is, the answer is to squat. | CrossFit

55K views · 633 reactions | “Why squat? The squat is a vital,...

21K views · 222 reactions | The Single-Leg Squat The single-leg squat is a challenging body-weight movement requiring a combination of balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility. This highly athletic version of the basic squat is worth the investment of time and energy required to develop it. To learn more about human movement and the CrossFit methodology, visit @crossfittraining #crossfit | CrossFit | Facebook

168K views · 1.2K reactions | CrossFit Seminar Staff member James Hobart demonstrates the back squat. For more exercises & demos  bit.ly/CFexercisedemos | CrossFit | Facebook

The back squat secrets… Imagine being able to take your back squat increase your back squat depth in less than 10 mins? This will help! There’s 3 movements you should focus on; 1. Ankle mobility - we need to be able to access ankle dorsiflexion to truly get deep into that squat 2. Hip Internal/ External Rotation - we need both of these to get good squat mobility, so it’s key to work on both The 3 exercises I’ve outlined do exactly this. Who’s going to be doing this during their next squat sesh?