iRubric: Back Squat Performance Indicator rubric

High bar: Positioned on cervical vertebrae.

High: UNeven grasp.
OPEN, pronated grip.
Grip too wide or too close in.

Trainee has feet to wide or too narrow, unevenly placed and staggered.

Bar racked slightly below or above armpit-level.
High bar: positioned at base of neck above posterior deltoids.

High: grasped evenly.
Closed, pronated grip.
Grip shoulder-width apart.

Trainee has feet shoulder to hip width apart, unevenly placed and staggered.

Bar racked at armpit-level.
High bar: positioned at base of neck above posterior deltoids.

High: grasped evenly.
Closed, pronated grip.
Grip shoulder-width apart.

Trainee has feet shoulder to hip width apart and very slightly turned outward.

Bar racked armpit-level
High bar: positioned at base of neck above posterior deltoids and creates a "shelf" with the arms for the bar to rest upon.

High: grasped evenly.
Closed, pronated grip.
Slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

Trainee has feet shoulder to hip width apart and very slightly turned outward.

Uncontrolled extension of hips and knees.
Head tilted down.
Back rounded.
Weight on ball of foot.
Heels lifted.
Knees extend beyond toes and/or severely buckle in or fall outward.

Hips/knees extend with some control.
Head tilted slightly back.
Chest caves slightly.
Weight distributed between middle and ball of foot.
Knees buckle slightly in or fall slightly out.

Hips/knees controlled extension for most repetitions in a set.
Head tilted slightly back.
Chest up and out.
Weight evenly distributed between heels and forefoot.
Knees maintain position over feet.

Hips/knees controlled extension for all repetitions in a set.
Head tilted slightly back.
Chest up and out.
Weight evenly distributed between heels and forefoot.
Knees maintain position over feet.