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 3043 - Functional Movement | Movement Pattern: Core | stabilization | Target: Transverse Abdominus | Synergist(s): Obliques, Rectus Abdominus |
Exercise | |||
Regressions: | Plank | Mountain Climber | Progressions: | Stability Ball Pike | TRX Mountain Climber |
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: | Similar hand position set-up to push up (hands on bosu black). Make sure core is engage. Establish a proper plank/staring push-up position with stable neutral hand grip and spine position. Alternate bringing one knee up towards the elbow of the same side and then the other knee, and repeat. Make sure core is engaged and position remains neutral. The speed can be picked up once good form is established. | ||
Common Error(s): | Not engaging core | Sagging lower back | ||
Spotting: | Mirror Client Level |