During a squat attempt, which action is permitted?

During a squat attempt, which action is permitted?

• A. Rocking the feet between the ball and heel is permitted
• B. Doubling bouncing
• C. Failure to bend the knees and lower the body to depth
• D. Contact with the bar or spotters

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that a squat must be controlled, legal, and stable, with only natural balance adjustments allowed. A small rocking of weight between the ball and the heel is a normal way to maintain balance without changing the bar’s position or the depth of the lift. It doesn’t involve bouncing or using momentum to rise, and as long as the bar remains controlled and the lifter reaches and holds depth, this adjustment is permitted. Other actions break the rules: bouncing at the bottom uses momentum to come up, which is illegal; not bending the knees and failing to reach depth means the lift isn’t a legal squat; and contacting the bar or spotters during the attempt would count as outside assistance or interference, which isn’t allowed.

The main idea is that a squat must be controlled, legal, and stable, with only natural balance adjustments allowed. A small rocking of weight between the ball and the heel is a normal way to maintain balance without changing the bar’s position or the depth of the lift. It doesn’t involve bouncing or using momentum to rise, and as long as the bar remains controlled and the lifter reaches and holds depth, this adjustment is permitted. Other actions break the rules: bouncing at the bottom uses momentum to come up, which is illegal; not bending the knees and failing to reach depth means the lift isn’t a legal squat; and contacting the bar or spotters during the attempt would count as outside assistance or interference, which isn’t allowed.