PE 1580 Principles of Weight Training
Course objectives:
COURSE OUTLINE:
Basic body mechanics for weight training
Warming up / joint mobility / core stability training
Free weights vs. machines
Compound vs. isolation exercises
Squats
Horizontal pushing and pulling: bench presses and rows
Overhead pushing and pulling: overhead presses, pullups/pulldowns
Deadlifts
Foundational workout program
Static stretching
Basic nutrition for weight training
Nutritional supplements and weight training
Weight training and cardio
Training goals 1: building strength
Principles of long-term progression
Training goals 2: building muscle size
Training to failure
Training beyond failure: Intensity / set extension techniques
Training goals 3: improving functional strength / athletic performance
Training goals 4: fat loss
Combining programs / training for multiple goals
Split programs
Isolation exercises
Training without a gym
Wrap-up: keys to success in weight training
- to provide a broad overview of the basic principles of safe and effective weight training
- to help students understand and practice proper performance of key weight training exercises
- to help students understand how to train effectively for different training goals
COURSE OUTLINE:
Basic body mechanics for weight training
Warming up / joint mobility / core stability training
Free weights vs. machines
Compound vs. isolation exercises
Squats
Horizontal pushing and pulling: bench presses and rows
Overhead pushing and pulling: overhead presses, pullups/pulldowns
Deadlifts
Foundational workout program
Static stretching
Basic nutrition for weight training
Nutritional supplements and weight training
Weight training and cardio
Training goals 1: building strength
Principles of long-term progression
Training goals 2: building muscle size
Training to failure
Training beyond failure: Intensity / set extension techniques
Training goals 3: improving functional strength / athletic performance
Training goals 4: fat loss
Combining programs / training for multiple goals
Split programs
Isolation exercises
Training without a gym
Wrap-up: keys to success in weight training