Which of the following is a fault observed in a back squat?

• A. Hips rising too quickly
• B. Knees moving forward during the squat
• C. Immature torso position
• D. Incomplete range of motion

Answer: (B)

In a back squat, the goal is to hinge at the hips and sit back while maintaining a braced, neutral spine and keeping the weight over the midfoot. When the knees move forward during the descent, it shows the lifter is losing the hip hinge and shifting weight toward the toes. This forward knee travel reduces the involvement of the posterior chain, can cause the torso to tilt or drift, and makes it harder to reach depth with control, while increasing knee joint stress. Cueing to fix this typically involves sitting the hips back, driving the chest up, and keeping the knees tracking in line with the toes without allowing them to drive the movement excessively.