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
| Course: PHRE 3044 - Special Populations | Movement Pattern: Squat | Target: Quadriceps | Synergist(s): Gluteals, Transverse Abdominus |
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| Regressions: | Progressions: | Goblet Squat | Goblet Squat | |
| 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: | Place chair against the wall so it is secure. Sit upright with feet shoulder width apart, back under your knees, and flat on floor. Arms crossed in front. Lean forward so weight is over ball of the foot. Engage core, gluts and quadriceps. Lift upwards until spine and hips are fully erect. Breath. Re-engage core, gluts and quadriceps. Slowly lower under control. Regress - arms in front or arm rest aid or higher chair. Progress - arms crossed, lower chair. | ||
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| Spotting: | Consider self-spotting option | ||