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 3043 - Functional MovementMovement Pattern: Core | rotationTarget: ObliquesSynergist(s): Rectus Abdominus
Exercise
Regressions:Barbell RotationProgressions:

Key Teaching PointsExpectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456][579]
Description:
  • Stand a few feet away from a wall with side toward the wall
  • Hold a medicine ball with both hands at hip furthest from wall in athletic stance.
  • Rotate shoulders away from wall (wind up), immediately reverse direction, turning shoulders, driving through hip and release the ball toward the wall as fast as possible
  • Receive the ball on the bounce and repeat
  • Feel the power coming from your hip and core as you release the ball
  • Pivot your feet as necessary to turn and drive toward wall
Common Error(s): Not engaging core
Spotting:
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