Summary Resistance Training –
minor PT
Book: Chapter 13
One of the personal trainer’s most important responsibilities to clients is to instruct and
manage their exercise technique to ensure maximum benefit from resistance training in
the safest possible environment.
Fundamental Exercise Technique Guidelines
Several basic guidelines apply to performing nearly all resistance (weight) training
exercises. The client has to grasp some type of barbell, dumbbell, or handle; place his
or her body in an optimal position, and follow a recommended movement and
breathing pattern to promote safe and effective exercise technique.
Different ways to grip a barbell:
a. Closed and pronated grip
b. Closed and supinated grip
c. Closed and alternated grip
d. Open and supinated grip
Normal grip: Closed
Hook grip: Closed with thumb between barbell and hand.
You have also difference in handgrip widths.
A general starting position:
minor PT
Book: Chapter 13
One of the personal trainer’s most important responsibilities to clients is to instruct and
manage their exercise technique to ensure maximum benefit from resistance training in
the safest possible environment.
Fundamental Exercise Technique Guidelines
Several basic guidelines apply to performing nearly all resistance (weight) training
exercises. The client has to grasp some type of barbell, dumbbell, or handle; place his
or her body in an optimal position, and follow a recommended movement and
breathing pattern to promote safe and effective exercise technique.
Different ways to grip a barbell:
a. Closed and pronated grip
b. Closed and supinated grip
c. Closed and alternated grip
d. Open and supinated grip
Normal grip: Closed
Hook grip: Closed with thumb between barbell and hand.
You have also difference in handgrip widths.
A general starting position:
