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: Whole Body | Target: Pec Major | Synergist(s): Deltoids (Anterior), Hip Flexors, Obliques, Quadriceps, Rectus Abdominus, Transverse Abdominus, Triceps |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Push Up | Progressions: | |
| 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: | See Video. Starting in push-up position with core engaged. Move forward by stepping alternate arm and leg in together. During this contralateral movement pattern touch moving legs knee to non-moving arms elbow and complete a partial push-up motion. Repeat. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Not engaging core | Sagging lower back | ||
| Spotting: | Mirror Client Level | ||