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Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training Print CE Crs 3E
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Course components are delivered as printed products:
- Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training, Third Edition book
- Video clips (accessible online)
- Study guide
- Continuing education exam
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this course you will be able to do the following:
- Understand spotting techniques for various resistance training exercises.
- Understand and apply breathing guidelines during resistance training.
- Understand various training exercise modes.
- Organize resistance training exercises into categories.
- Analyze resistance training exercise technique through video.
- Recognize improper resistance training exercise technique.
- Manipulate resistance training exercise technique to improve safety and effectiveness.
- Explain proper resistance training exercise technique.
- Determine proper grip type and grip width.
- Describe the concentric actions that occur during resistance training.
- Identify the predominant muscle groups, body areas, and muscles involved during resistance training.
Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training, Third Edition Print CE Course is a practical resource for strength and conditioning professionals and personal trainers. With unmatched visual demonstration of a variety of free-weight and machine exercises, the course is a valuable tool for professionals who design programs for athletes and clients of all ages and fitness levels.
The course is based on content created by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and includes the following:
- Coverage of 70 exercises (54 free weight and 16 machine exercises), with step-by-step instructions and full-color photos
- Online video for each resistance training exercise, which demonstrates proper technique and highlights common errors in technique
- A special section on alternative modes and nontraditional implements, including kettlebell exercises
Information is organized by body region, including total-body, lower-body, upper-body, and core and focuses on specific resistance training exercises that pertain to each region. Every section contains a table that describes each exercise’s concentric action, predominant muscle groups, and muscles involved, enabling professionals to understand the impact of the exercises on each body region. To reinforce fundamental techniques, the text includes guidelines related to general safety, tips for breathing and spotting, preparatory body position, and weight belt recommendations.
The course study guide contains a course syllabus, learning objectives, learning activities, and a referenced study guide answer key. The final exam consists of 100 multiple-choice and true-or-false questions that address concepts from the course materials. Upon passing the exam, individuals may print out and submit a certificate for continuing education credits.
Audience
A continuing education course for personal trainers, strength and conditioning professionals, athletic trainers, and health and fitness instructors.
Table of Contents
Course Table of Contents
Course Syllabus
Course Materials
Course Instructions
How to Access the Online Video
Learning Objectives
Learning With the Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training Book
Introduction
Part I:Total Body
Power and Explosive Exercises
Part II:Lower Body
Hip and Thigh (Multijoint) Exercises
Hip and Thigh (Single-Joint) Exercises
Calf (Single-Joint) Exercises
Part III:Upper Body
Chest (Multijoint) Exercises
Chest (Single-Joint) Exercises
Back (Multijoint) Exercises
Shoulder (Multijoint) Exercises
Shoulder (Single-Joint) Exercises
Biceps (Single-Joint) Exercises
Triceps (Single-Joint) Exercises
Forearm (Single-Joint) Exercises
Part IV:Core
Core Exercises
Part V:Alternative Modes and Nontraditional Implements
Exercises Using Alternative Modes and Nontraditional Implements
Learning Activities Answer Key
Exam and Evaluation
Exam Answer Sheet
Exam
Course Evaluation
Certificate Information
Book Table of Contents
Preface
Accessing the Online Video
Introduction
Part I. Total Body
Power and Explosive Exercises
1.1 Power Snatch
1.2 Hang Power Snatch
1.3 One-Arm Dumbbell Snatch
1.4 Muscle Snatch
1.5 Power Clean
1.6 Hang Power Clean
1.7 Dumbbell Hang Power Clean
1.8 Push Press
1.9 Push Jerk
1.10 Split Jerk
Part II. Lower Body
Hip and Thigh (Multijoint) Exercises
2.1 Front Squat
2.2 Back Squat
2.3 Romanian Deadlift (RDL)
2.4 Deadlift
2.5 Hip Sled (Machine)
2.6 Seated Leg Press (Machine)
2.7 Step-Up
2.8 Forward Step Lunge
2.9 Glute Ham Raise
Hip and Thigh (Single-Joint) Exercises
2.10 Stiff-Leg Deadlift
2.11 Good Morning
2.12 Leg (Knee) Extension (Machine)
2.13 Seated Leg (Knee) Curl (Machine)
Calf (Single-Joint) Exercises
2.14 Seated Calf (Heel) Raise (Machine)
2.15 Standing Calf (Heel) Raise (Machine)
Part III. Upper Body
Chest (Multijoint) Exercises
3.1 Flat Barbell Bench Press
3.2 Incline Barbell Bench Press
3.3 Flat Dumbbell Bench Press
3.4 Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
3.5 Vertical Chest Press (Machine)
Chest (Single-Joint) Exercises
3.6 Pec Deck (Machine)
3.7 Flat Dumbbell Fly
3.8 Cable Crossover (Machine)
Back (Multijoint) Exercises
3.9 Lat Pulldown (Machine)
3.10 Bent-Over Row
3.11 One-Arm Dumbbell Row
3.12 Low-Pulley Seated Row (Machine)
3.13 Seated Row (Machine)
3.14 Face Pull (Machine)
Shoulder (Multijoint) Exercises
3.15 Shoulder Press (Machine)
3.16 Seated Barbell Shoulder Press
3.17 Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
3.18 Upright Row
Shoulder (Single-Joint) Exercises
3.19 Lateral Shoulder Raise
3.20 Bent-Over Lateral Raise
Biceps (Single-Joint) Exercises
3.21 Barbell Biceps Curl
3.22 Hammer Curl
Triceps (Single-Joint) Exercises
3.23 Lying Barbell Triceps Extension
3.24 Triceps Pushdown (Machine)
Forearm (Single-Joint) Exercises
3.25 Wrist Curl
3.26 Wrist Extension
Part IV. Core
Core Exercises
4.1 Bent-Knee Sit-Up
4.2 Abdominal Crunch
4.3 Front Plank
4.4 Side Plank
4.5 Stability Ball Rollout
4.6 Stability Ball Pike
4.7 Stability Ball Jackknife
4.8 Abdominal Crunch (Machine)
4.9 Stability Ball Abdominal Crunch
4.10 Stability Ball Reverse Back Extension
Part V. Alternative Modes and Nontraditional Implements
Exercises Using Alternative Modes and Nontraditional Implements
5.1 Two-Arm Kettlebell Swing
5.2 Single-Leg Squat
5.3 Single-Leg Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift
5.4 Turkish Get-Up
5.5 One-Arm Kettlebell Clean
5.6 One-Arm Kettlebell Press
5.7 Kettlebell Front Squat
5.8 Stability Ball Bridge to Curl
5.9 Dumbbell Renegade Row
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