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 3043 - Functional Movement | Movement Pattern: Core | stabilization | Target: Transverse Abdominus | Synergist(s): Gluteals, Trapezius |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Progressions: | Bird Dog | Stability Ball Bird Dog | |
| 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: | While Standing upright (with a sturdy chair, dowel or trainer for spotting purposes) extend one arm and the opposite leg to obtain the bird dog position. Engage the core and resist excessive low back extension. Keep head, neck and spine aligned. Return to original staring position and repeat with other arm and leg. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Sagging lower back | Not engaging core | ||
| Spotting: | Instability training | ||