From the squat to the medicine-ball clean, the nine foundational movements form the root of CrossFit training. In this video, learn how these movements develop core strength, full-body coordination, and essential mechanics that transfer to real-life fitness and advanced athletic performance. Get these right, and you’ll build the skills to move with confidence — inside and outside the gym. The CrossFit Level 1 Course is your starting point — a hands-on, immersive experience that equips you with t

Mastering the nine foundational movements is key to building strong, efficient CrossFit skills. The Level 1 Certificate Course breaks them down into three progressions:  Squats — air squat, front squat, overhead squat  Presses — shoulder press, push press, push jerk  Deadlifts — deadlift, sumo deadlift high pull, medicine-ball clean Each progression builds on the last, so solid mechanics in the basics are crucial. These movements teach essential themes like core stability, posterior chain eng