STRENGTH TRAINING 2

This course is the second step in teaching safe and effective strength training. It is a continuation of Teaching Basic Strength Training Movements, and involves more difficult strength training exercises.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Introduction, review of objectives and goals of the course. Discussion of correct posture, neutral spine. Define compound movements and discuss their importance in a strength training program. Handouts.

DEADLIFT: Execution, emphasis on spinal positioning and correct foot, knee, and hip mechanics. Discussion of common spine stability problems and their possible causes and remedies. Grip variations, range-of-motion issues, and safety. Progression techniques. Romanian Deadlift - technique, purpose, and contraindications. Open question and answer.

PUSHUP: Kinesiology and execution, emphasis on scapular and spinal positioning, plane of movement, elbow positioning for joint integrity. Many variations. Common problems, verbal cues, and spotting. Progression and use of unstable surfaces. Explosive variations. Q & A.

BENT OVER ROW: Mechanics and execution, emphasis on scapular movement and correct spine position. Common problems and descriptive phrases to overcome them. Variations. Q & A.

LUNGE: Mechanics and execution, emphasis on femoral rotation and stability at the hip. Variations - reverse, forward, side, diagonal. Contraindications and modifications. Verbal cues and thought patterns that aid in execution and prevention of anterior tibial translation. ACL injury prevention. Safety concerns aned appropriateness of the movement. Q & A.

LATERAL RAISE: Mechanics and execution, emphasis on proper humeral positioning and rotation to avoid impingement. Explanation of force couple and scapular plane. Variations and common misconceptions. Supraspinatus raise for rehabilitation.

DIAGONAL TRUNK MOVEMENTS: Kinesiology and execution. Specific phrases to use when teaching. Explanation of tri-planar movements and their effective use in a strength training program. Modifications, safety concerns, contraindications. Q & A.

Open practice session. Students will have the chance to practice these movements and experiment with the use of various verbal cues and mental images learned in the workshop. Open forum for questions and discussion about these or any other exercises. Students may volunteer to "teach" the class how to perform one of the basic movements, and the class will discuss and critique the accuracy and thoroughness of the description.

**Certified fitness professionals attending this workshop are eligible to receive .3 CEUs for ACE, ACSM, NSCA, and NFPT. Most other major fitness organizations accept ACE-approved courses for continuing education credits.

Telephone (615) 442-7700 to schedule this workshop at your facility or email us.

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