This course focuses on learning how to safely increase load in various exercises targeting the basic human movement patterns. In particular, students will learn the: front squat, deadlift, bench press, shoulder press, chin-up, seated row and kettlebell swing.
Target population: Adults (18-65), healthy
- Course Instructor: Graeme Thomas
- Lab Instructors: Sarah King
- Lab Technician: Christian Caissie, Jasmine Collins, Avi Verma
- Semester: Two
Lab Sections:
- Section 1: Wednesday 12 – 2 PM
- Section 2: Tuesday 8 – 10 AM
- Section 3: Monday 12 – 2 PM
- Section 4: Thursday 4- 6 PM
- Section 5: Wednesday 8 – 10 AM
- Section 6: Friday 4 – 6 PM
Lab Schedule
| Course: PHRE 3044 - Special Populations | Movement Pattern: Single-joint | isolation | Target: Triceps | Synergist(s): |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Triceps Kickback | Progressions: | Dips |
| Key Teaching Points | Expectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456] | [579] | |
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| Description: | Seated upright. Carefully place DB overhead. Use help of trainer if available. Secure DB by holding DB handle tightly within overlapping hands. Start with elbows flexed. Initiate movement by engaging the triceps as you extend the elbows. Remain upright. Careful not to allow the DB to contact the head. Control the movement back down to the starting position. Spot at the wrists of the client. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Inappropriate momentum | Forward Head Posture | ||
| Spotting: | |||