PHRE 3040 – Resistance Training

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 3040 - Resistance TrainingMovement Pattern: Pull | horizontalTarget: Latissimus DorsiSynergist(s): Biceps, Brachialis, Rhomboids
Exercise
Regressions:Lat Pulldown | Assisted Chin UpsProgressions:

Key Teaching PointsExpectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456][579]
Description:
  1. Grab the pull-up bar with the palms facing your face (supinated grip) and a grip slightly narrower than the shoulder width.
  2. As you have both arms extended in front of you holding the bar at the chosen grip width, keep your torso as straight as possible while maintaining a neutral curvature of your spine.
  3. As you breathe out, pull your torso up until your head is around the level of the bar. Keep the elbows close to your body.
    • Tip: Avoid kicking your legs out in an effort to generate momentum. This is more of a kipping motion and decreases the work done by the lats and biceps.
  4. Hold the contraction for ~ 1 second, then lower your torso back to the starting position (when your arms are fully extended).
Common Error(s): Inappropriate momentum | Not engaging core
Spotting:
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