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TEACHING BASIC STRENGTH TRAINING MOVEMENTS
Do
you know why not to do crunches with the elbows out and the chin up? Do
you know the three fundamental principles of knee safety? Can you tell
someone how to position their shoulder blades during pushing movements,
and why? Do you know why it is dangerous to spot dumbbell presses on the
client's elbows? If you cannot answer these types of questions, you need
this workshop!
Students will learn both the basic and the finer points of the proper execution of the basic strength training movements, and much, much more (see below). This information is vital to anyone who teaches strength training. 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.
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.
- TRIPLE EXTENSION: Execution, emphasis on spinal stabilization and correct foot, knee, and hip mechanics. Discussion of common foot and knee stability problems and their possible causes and remedies. Barbell placement, power rack setup and safety. Spotting techniques. Review of the Leg Press, noting similarities of mechanics. Pros and cons of leg press vs. squat in program design. Open question and answer.
- CHEST PRESS: Kinesiology and execution, emphasis on scapular and spinal positioning, plane of movement, elbow positioning for joint integrity. Variations. Common problems, verbal cues, and spotting. Q & A.
- ROW: Mechanics and execution, emphasis on scapular movement and positioning. Common problems and descriptive phrases to overcome them. Variations. Q & A.
- OVERHEAD PRESS: Mechanics and execution, emphasis on scapular positioning and plane of motion of the elbows. Verbal cues and thought patterns that aid in execution. Safety concerns. Q & A.
- ABDOMINAL CURL AND REVERSE CURL: Kinesiology and execution. Specific phrases to use when teaching. Modifications, safety concerns, contraindications. Q & A.
- BACK EXTENSION: Execution, emphasis on body position and correct motion of the spine. Comparison between back extension and glute/ham raise. Contraindications and range-of-motion issues. Q & A.
- LAT PULLDOWN: Kinesiology and execution, emphasis on scapular positioning and correct plane of motion of the arms. Common problems and specific verbal cues and mental images to aid in overcoming them. Contraindications and variations. Q & A.
In addition, curriculum includes:
- Correct spotting techniques, modifications of exercises for overload progression, posture, and warmup/cooldown.
- Biomechanical analysis of exercises, which will change the way you think about these movements.
- Suggestions for improving your ability to teach these exercises clearly and correctly. That's what exercise instructors do, after all!
- How to put together a well-designed strength training program. Topics include exercise selection, intensity and rep ranges, and contraindications for special populations.
Are you sure you know how to perform these exercises correctly, let alone how to teach them? All fitness practitioners need professional instruction in order to perform their jobs at the high level of competency that is expected in this field. Don't be left behind -- learn how to do your job well!
Telephone (615) 442-7700 to schedule this workshop at your facility or email us.