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: Single-joint | isolation | Target: Biceps | Synergist(s): |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Progressions: | Biceps Curl | Concentration Curl | |
| 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: | Feet shoulder width apart. Band under arch/groove of foot. Even foot pressure to keep band secure. Upright strong and neutral posture. Palms up. Hands at side in comfortable position. Elbows tight to trunk. Engage upward motion with biceps contraction through full range. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Rounded shoulders | Inappropriate momentum | ||
| Spotting: | Band/Tubing Anchoring | ||