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: LungeTarget: QuadricepsSynergist(s):
Exercise
Regressions:Progressions: Crossover Lunge | Single Leg Squat

Key Teaching PointsExpectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456][579]
Description:
  • Straps are mid-length
  • Body position is standing facing anchor
  • Plant one foot firmly on the ground and raise your opposing leg until your knee is parallel with your hip
  • Your planted leg should be centered with the anchor
  • While maintaining a vertical shin on the working leg, lower yourself down and cross the knee of your non-working leg behind the knee of your working leg – your inner thighs will touch on the way down
  • To stand back up, extend your hips forward while keeping the shin of your working leg vertical
Common Error(s): Torso collapses forward | Valgus knees
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