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
Course: PHRE 3043 - Functional Movement | Movement Pattern: Lunge | Target: Quadriceps | Synergist(s): Gluteals, Hamstrings, Quadratus Lumborum, Rectus Abdominus, Transverse Abdominus |
Exercise | |||
Regressions: | Walking Lunge | Split Squat | 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: | Same neutral setup as seen with a split squat lunge. Knees at 90 degrees. Upright and neutral posture. About shoulder width or slightly less foot spacing. Carefully place back leg on stability ball with foot plantar flexed. Consider using a wall, chair, dowel or spotter to initiate and exit the position safely. Lower in a controlled manner. The range will often be limited by tight hip flexors/quads in the back leg. Use quads/gluts/hams to drive back upwards. This motions should be within pain free range. | ||
Common Error(s): | Valgus knees | ||
Spotting: | Travel alongside client |