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Resistance Training

This area will look at safety precautions and exercise techniques for resistance training.

Key concepts:

  • Proper breathing and spotting
  • Adaptations to training e.g. hypertrophy exercise design

References:

Baechle, Thomas .R. (Editor) (2000) Essentials of Strength Training & Conditioning (Second Edition), Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics.

Fleck, S. & Kraemer, W. (2004) Designing Resistance Training Programs (Third Edition), Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics.

Kinakin, K. (2004) Optimal Muscle Training, Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics.