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: Deltoids (Anterior) | Synergist(s): Deltoid (Medial), Triceps |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Progressions: | Seated Shoulder Press | |
| 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 on secure chair or bench with upright posture. Shoulder and head back and aligned. Neutral grip on pulley with both hands. Elbow at 90deg. Use as much force as able with the weak side to raise the arm overhead. Assisting only after attempting to engage the weak side, pull down with the opposite strong side to allow further ROM from the weak side. You should feel a light stretch. This should be performed pain free. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Inappropriate momentum | ||
| Spotting: | |||