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 5003 - High Performance TrainingMovement Pattern: Press | verticalTarget: Deltoids (Anterior)Synergist(s): Obliques, Transverse Abdominus, Triceps
Exercise
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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. Assume a half kneeling position with the knee under your hip, toes tucked, and ribcage down.
  2. Shoulder the barbell in one hand and place your other hand on your ribcage to monitor spinal positioning.
  3. Once the barbell is in place, take a deep breath and press to lockout by extending the elbow and contracting the deltoid.
  4. Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position on your shoulder and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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