Competition Corner

1RM Back Squat

1 RM Back Squat
Barbell begins in the squat rack.
The barbell must be unracked from the squat rack without assistance
After unracking the bar the athlete must step back to begin the squat
The athlete must squat to a depth BELOW PARALLEL where the hip crease is clearly below the top of the knee with the barbell controlled in a back rack positionHigh or Low Bar positions are both acceptable
The athlete must then stand, without assistance to a position where the knees and hips are fully extended with the barbell supported in the back rack position
The athlete must rerack the barbell without assistance to complete the lift
A spotter may be used but if they touch the barbell or athelte at any point during the lift, it will not count.