CSCS Practical/Applied drill: Exercise Technique

10 questions · Untimed · Explanation after each question

Warm-up and mobility, free weight, machine and alternative-implement technique, spotting, Olympic lift derivatives, sprint, agility and plyometric technique, conditioning and recovery sessions.

Line drawing of a squat rack with a barbell set at shoulder height, safety bars and a lifting platform

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