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 5003 - High Performance TrainingMovement Pattern: Pull | horizontalTarget: Latissimus DorsiSynergist(s): Deltoid (Posterior), Rhomboids
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Instructions

  1. Set up so the barbell is along your side.
  2. With your chest up and back flat, bend over and grasp the bar near the collar with a neutral grip, keeping your knees bent.
  3. Pull your elbow as high as possible, but don't twist your body; keep it square and facing forward.
  4. Always keep your head neutrally aligned as well.

Variations (1-arm Meadows Row)

  1. Set up so the barbell is perpendicular to your body (see photo below).
  2. With your chest up and back flat, bend over and grasp the bar near the collar with a neutral grip, keeping your knees bent.
  3. Pull your elbow as high as possible, but don't twist your body; keep it square and facing forward.
  4. Always keep your head neutrally aligned as well.

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