Courses

Teacher
Nidal Malaeb
Category
Personal Trainer Entry Qualification

Advanced Weight Training Techniques

This practical course (24 CECs) is designed to teach proper exercise techniques for common and specialized free weight, spotting, Swiss Ball, and Balance Training. In addition, you will learn teaching progressions, biomechanics of weight lifting, how to identify and correct common technical problems and multi-joint free weight movements. Theories of skill learning and proper communication are also detailed. Theoretical materials are explained in a class room setting and the practical exercises are given in the gym.

Course details

Motor Learning

Stages of skill learning
Feedback and communication skills
Teaching progression

Tools to Enhance Learning

Proprioceptive Training
Video
Imagery

Exercise Technique

Proper exercise technique and Muscle Anatomy:
- Trapezius
- Chest
- Upper Back
- Rotator Cuff
- Deltoids & Arms
- Core
- Legs
Weight Training Biomechanical Analysis
Spotting
Correcting common errors

Some of the exercises include

Squats Front    Squats
Split Squats    Lunges
Step Ups    Deadlift
Romanian Deadlift Sumo Deadlift
Back Extensions    Rowing movements
Cleans Hang Cleans
Clean Pulls    Snatch
Push Press Jerks

Trunk and Shoulder Stabilization Exercises Bench Press and variations

Stabilization Routines (Core strength Exercises; Hip stabilization; Rotator Cuff Exercises)

Balance and Proprioception (Physio ball; Swiss ball; Teeter Boards; Unilateral Training)

Power Training (Intro to Plyometric & Jump Training; Olympic Lifts)

Delivery method: combination of online (Zoom) and Live (Gym) training

Duration: 3 hours/session; 1-2 sessions/week; for 2 months

Number of seats: 25