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
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| Course: PHRE 5003 - High Performance Training | Movement Pattern: Whole Body | Target: Quadriceps | Synergist(s): Deltoids (Anterior), Transverse Abdominus, Triceps |
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- Stand about 2-3 feet in front of the wall with your feet hip-width apart, toes slightly outward.
- Hold the ball at chest height. Make sure to tuck your elbows into your sides.
- Engage your core and squeeze the ball.
- Squat down until your thighs are parallel with the floor, keeping the ball at chest level.
- Drive up (full extension) and allow arms to fully extend while tossing the ball at a vertical target ~10 feet high.
- Catch the ball as it comes down, keeping the ball at chest height. Repeat the exercise.
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