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 | extension, Core | rotation, Core | stabilization | Target: Transverse Abdominus | Synergist(s): Gluteals, Rectus Abdominus, Rhomboids, Trapezius |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Bird Dog | 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 position as the bird dog plus the added balance necessary to remain stable on the stability ball. Maintain good spine posture, especially of the head and neck, allowing the opposing arm and leg to elevate to maximum range without losing neutral posture or over arching lower back. During the entire movement keep the core engaged. Spotters stay close and at client level. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Forward Head Posture | Sagging lower back | Not engaging core | ||
| Spotting: | Instability training | ||