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 3043 - Functional Movement | Movement Pattern: Core | stabilization | Target: Obliques | Synergist(s): Rectus Abdominus, Transverse Abdominus |
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| 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: | Set Up Lie on side on mat. Place forearm on mat under shoulder, so forearm forms a 90 degree angle perpendicular to body. Place upper leg directly on top of lower leg and straighten knees and hips. Execution Raise hips off mat by straightening waist so body is ridged. Hold position, ensuring torso remains in line with legs. Don't allow hips to drop back. Hold 20-40 seconds, then repeat with opposite side. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Not engaging core | ||
| Spotting: | Mirror Client Level | ||