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Verbal Cues for the Back Squat
| Criteria | Cue example |
|---|---|
| 1. Head Position | "Hold head flat" |
| 2. Thoracic Position | "Widen your chest" |
| 3. Trunk Position | "Point bellybutton forward" |
| 4. Hip Position | "Square your hips" |
| 5. Frontal Knee Position | "Point knee caps straight ahead" |
| 6. Tibial Progression Angle | "Straighten your shin" |
| 7. Foot Position | "Grip the floor with your heels" |
| 8. Descent | "Reach back for a chair" |
| 9. Depth | "Hips are at least knee height" |
| 10. Ascent | "Lead with your chest" |
