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: | Movement Pattern: Single-joint | isolation | Target: Biceps | Synergist(s): Brachialis |
Exercise | |||
Regressions: | 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: | Following Active Hands guidelines (see video) secure the KB to hand with gripping limitations. If good trunk control remove arm rest on wheelchair. Seated upright complete a full elbow flexion range of motion biceps curl. Slowly (under control) lower the weight back down to near but not full elbow extension. Engage core throughout. Repeat. | ||
Common Error(s): | Inappropriate momentum | Rounded shoulders | ||
Spotting: |