{"product_id":"the-squat-best-practices-for-maximum-results-online-ce-course","title":"The Squat: Best Practices for Maximum Results Online CE Course","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis course consists of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Squat: Best Practices for Maximum Results\u003c\/i\u003e video presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline continuing education exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Squat: Best Practices for Maximum Results\u003c\/i\u003e takes a deep dive into one of the most common exercises used with clients and athletes. With current research and best practices, this presentation will educate you on how to execute and program squat workouts for maximum benefits. Explore programming methods that meet a variety of goals and squat variations that work best for particular populations. Understand the involvement of the hip, knee, and ankle and how changes in load and squat depth affect their contribution to the workout. You’ll see sample routines and understand the various elements that can be adjusted in a workout, including intensity, sets, repetitions, and rest intervals. This presentation will prepare you to develop sessions using variations, modifications, and progressions to make the squat more effective for each client’s needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearning Objectives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze the effectiveness of the squat exercise to activate the gluteal, hamstring, and quadriceps muscles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamine how different intensities of the squat exercise affect workload and muscle performance outcomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine how different squat depths influence muscle activation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the effects of footwear and heel placement during the squat on muscle activation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop exercise sessions using the squat exercise and its variants, modifications, and progressions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, and small-group fitness instructors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Ashmore\u003c\/b\u003e holds a doctorate in kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in motor behavior from Florida State University. Her training programs for athletic trainers are approved by 50 state boards of physical therapy, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and the Board of Certification (BOC). Ashmore is an educator located in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializing in resistance training adaptations and sports data analytics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e","brand":"Human Kinetics","offers":[{"title":"Online Course","offer_id":43832075747402,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/9781718254435.jpg?v=1784740660","url":"https:\/\/us.humankinetics.com\/products\/the-squat-best-practices-for-maximum-results-online-ce-course","provider":"Human Kinetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}