You Don't Know Squat
The Squat is a fundamental movement pattern that should be a part of every client’s program design. This course is an introduction to the Squat exercise. This course guides personal trainers in designing effective, squat-heavy programs and recognizing when to regress or advance the squat or select appropriate variations. It will include a comprehensive review of nearly every squat variation, from stability ball squats to overhead squats and everything in between. Students will learn how to meet their clients where they are and select and coach the proper squat variation correctly. Enhance your ability to execute and coach squats effectively, ensuring your clients achieve their fitness goals safely and efficiently.
The purpose of this course is to equip fitness professionals with the knowledge to quickly assess clients’ movement abilities and select proper squat exercise options that are appropriate and effective. In addition to learning the pros and cons of each squat variation, fitness professionals will also learn how to recognize when it is appropriate to introduce more advanced squat variations to their clients. This is a needed skill set for fitness professionals to help clients to reach their goals.
Learning Objectives
1. Understand Squat Variations: Gain comprehensive knowledge of various squat variations and options, from stability ball to overhead squats.
2. Design Effective Programs: Learn to design squat-heavy programs tailored to individual needs and goals.
3. Recognize Appropriate Progressions: Identify when regression or advanced squat exercises are appropriate based on client ability and progress.
4. Coach Proper Technique: Develop skills to effectively coach and demonstrate proper squat techniques, options, and variations.
5. Evaluate Exercise Benefits: Understand the pros and cons of variations to make informed decisions for safe and effective programming.
Course Procedure
- Enroll in the course.
- View the course content.
- Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
- Print your certificate of completion.
Course Content
- You Don't Know Squat Introduction PDF
- The Ideal Back Squat PDF
- You Don't Know Squat Introduction Video
- Sit to stand PDF
- Exercise #1 Sit to stand Video
- Stability Ball Squat PDF
- Exercise #2 Stability Ball Squat Video
- Body Weight Squat PDF
- Exercise #3 Body Weight Squat Video
- Open Squat PDF
- Exercise #4 Open Squat Video
- Lateral Squat PDF
- Exercise #5 Lateral Video
- Curtsy Squat PDF
- Exercise #6 Curtsy Squat Video
- Bulgarian Split Squat PDF
- Exercise #7 Bulgarian Split Squat Video
- Suspension Trainer TRX Squat PDF
- Exercise #8 Suspension Trainer TRX Squat Video
- Pistol Squat Single Leg Squat PDF
- Exercise #9 Pistol Squat Single Leg Squat Video
- Dumbbell Kettlebell Squat PDF
- Exercise #10 Dumbbell Kettlebell Squat Video
- Suitcase Squat/Alternating Suitcase Squat PDF
- Exercise #11 Suitcase Squat Alternating Suitcase Squat Video
- Goblet Squat PDF
- Exercise #12 Goblet Squat Video
- Back Squat PDF
- Exercise #13 Back Squat Video
- Front Squat PDF
- Exercise #14 Front Squat Video
- Hack Squat PDF
- Exercise #15 Hack Squat Video
- Overhead Squat PDF
- Exercise #16 Overhead Squat Video
- Box Squat PDF
- Exercise #17 Box Squat Video
- Jump Squats PDF
- Exercise #18 Jump Squats Video
- Squat Jacks PDF
- Exercise #19 Squat Jacks Video
- Putting it all together
- You Don't Know Squat Conclusion Video
- You don't know squat references
- You Don't Know Squat Final Exam