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Strength/Resistance Strength/Resistance TrainingTraining
Coach Kim
What is Strength Training?
Any type of resistance training performed on the muscles of the body
Muscles contract against
external resistance such as
dumbbells, barbells,
rubber tubing, body weight
etc.
Benefits of Strength Training
1. Increased Metabolic Rate (metabolism)
2. Wide variety of health benefits-Bone Density, Risk of Coronary disease
3. Increased lean muscle mass and strength, power, and endurance
4. Improved Balance, Flexibility, and stability.
5. Injury prevention
6. Aids rehabilitation and recovery
7. Enhanced performance in sports
8. Aesthetics: Looking better and feeling better
Myths about Strength training
1. It is only for men
2. It is too difficult
3. Strength training is all about lifting weights
4. The longer you work out the better
5. Weightlifting causes you to lose flexibility
6.Strength training will make me bulky
These are all false!
Types of ST/RT
Free WeightsBarbellDumbbell
Machine WeightsResistance BandsBody Weight (Calisthenics)
Safety
Two types of injuriesHorseplayTraining injuries
Poor techniqueToo much weight
Muscles of the body
Over 650 muscles in the bodyFor our purposes we will breakdown the
body into:Upper bodyLower bodyCore
5 Components of Fitness
1. Cardiovascular Fitness2. Muscular Strength3. Muscular Endurance4. Flexibility5. Body Composition
Exercise (major muscle used)
Funtional Use
Lateral raises (Deltoids)
Stabilizing shoulder girdle (Throwing a ball)
Upright Rows (Deltoids/Trapezius)
Pulling motion
Bicep curls/Hammer curls (brachialis, biceps brachii)
Grip strength
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