A Division I football player with a 1RM back squat of 400 lbs is typical for which position group?

• A. Defensive Back
• B. Quarterback
• C. Wide Receiver
• D. Defensive Back, Quarterback, or Wide Receiver

Answer: (D)

Lower-body strength and power drive sprint speed, jumping ability, and rapid direction changes—key performance traits for football players. A 1RM back squat of 400 lb shows substantial leg drive and force production, which is characteristic of players who rely on explosiveness rather than sheer mass. Defensive backs, wide receivers, and quarterbacks all depend on fast, powerful legs to accelerate quickly, explode off the line, and drive through contact when needed. Among the options given, these skill-position groups share that profile, so a 400-lb squat is typical for all of them. (Linemen often lift heavier due to larger body size, but they’re not part of this set.)