Table 1.

The Back Squat Assessment

	Criteria	Description	Correct	Incorrect	Deficit	Type	Comments
Domain 1: Upper Body
➀	Head Position:	Line of neck is perpendicular to the ground and gaze is aimed forward.			□	Neuromuscular Strength Mobility
➁	Thoracic Position:	Chest is held upward and shoulder blades are retracted.			□	Neuromuscular Strength Mobility
➂	Trunk Position:	Trunk is parallel to tibia, while maintaining slightly lordotic lumbar spine.			□	Neuromuscular Strength Mobility
Domain 2: Lower Body
➃	Hip Position:	Line of hips is parallel to ground in frontal plane throughout squat.			□	Neuromuscular Strength Mobility
➄	Frontal Knee Position:	Lateral aspect of knee does not cross medial malleolus for either leg.			□	Neuromuscular Strength Mobility
➅	Tibial Progression Angle:	Knees do not excessively pass the front of the foot. Tibias are parallel to an upright torso.			□	Neuromuscular Strength Mobility
➆	Foot Position:	Entire foot remains in contact with the ground.			□	Neuromuscular Strength Mobility
Domain 3: Movement Mechanics
➇	Descent:	Utilizes hip-hinge strategy at a controlled, constant speed throughout descent. Torso remains upright.			□	Neuromuscular Strength Mobility
➈	Depth:	At apex of depth, the tops of thighs are at least parallel to the ground.			□	Neuromuscular Strength Mobility
➉	Ascent:	Shoulders and hips rise at the same, constant speed to return to start position. Ascent: Descent timing ratio is at least 2:1.			□	Neuromuscular Strength Mobility
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