And today in shocking news: CrossFitters love to squat. They love talking about squats, showing off squat form in public, and incorporating all the squats in as many workouts as possible. What types of squats, you ask? To quote the great Bubba Gump: there’s air squats, back squats, overhead squats, front squats, goblet squats, box squats, squats you do with one leg, coconut squats, and grilled squats. Your coaches spend so much time harping on good squat form because squats are a pillar movement in CrossFit. And besides bro’ing out under the bar on heavy squat days, there are tons of other reasons we emphasize the squat. Here are a few:
Guys, I could write a 89 page dissertation about squats and why we should all do them regularly (but don’t ask me to I’m very busy ok?). But instead, I’ll leave you with this: if you want to see your overall strength and conditioning (and the shape of your butt) improve, squat heavy and squat often.