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: Press | horizontal | Target: Pec Major | Synergist(s): Triceps |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Progressions: | Push Up | Bench 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: | Hands under shoulders width and placed firmly on wall. Body posture is aligned (head, shoulders, spine). Feet are shoulder width apart and firmly planted. Lead with chest (not chin). Allow for some scapular retraction at the bottom phase. Engage chest, triceps and core. Use either the Wall, BB Rack (various heights) or Bench to adjust the intensity of the push-up without having the client on the floor. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Sagging lower back | Not engaging core | ||
| Spotting: | |||