The below grid is the marking criteria for a Full-Squat Lift which we define as lifting an inanimate load with grip coupling at floor to mid lower leg level (mid-tibia bone). With the DigiTrain® USB content (that all Champions Course attendees receive), there is the Practical Assessment which includes assessment of a Semi-Squat Lift and Lower; a Full-Squat Lift and Lower; a Lunge Lift and Lower; Hazardous and Safer Carrying; Pushing and Pulling; a Team Lift, Carry, and Team Lower.

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To the left Poniso is performing a Full-Squat Lift. Our Occupational Osteopaths, for squat technique, teach the base of support as slightly wider than shoulder width apart, with the feet level (i.e. no foot is in front of the other). Poniso has taken our 'wide stance' too literally, with his feet too wide apart. This will create strain in the pelvic joints, the hips, knees and ankles. With this he would be marked down regarding Feet Position - distance apart. Jon Simmonds gave constructive feedback informing why this is too wide of a foot position making sure Poniso understood why and making sure he performed it correctly after this, throughout the Course.