Powerlifting Online Course Level 1

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Are you looking to empower your clients with the feeling of strength? Do you want to be an authority in barbell strength training? Ready to teach your clients to lift heavier and stronger?

The M3 Powerlifting Online Course was designed to help you do just that. 

About the Coach

Daniel Lucchini, or as we call him ‘D-Looch’ is a holistic strength and conditioning coach with expertise in athletic performance, mobility and strength training. Along with a Masters in Exercise Science, he is a nationally accredited powerlifting coach who’s led athletes to the international stage. He has blended his knowledge of mobility training, athletic performance and powerlifting to help you become a well-rounded powerlifting specialist.

By enrolling in this course you will:

-Begin your journey as an authority in Powerlifting with 4 technical modules that breakdown bracing, squatting, benching and deadlifting
-Experience online learning like never before with our unique blend of learning design, video editing and movement coaching
-Demonstrate your expertise with 12 online quizzes
-Be recognised as an industry pro as you add CPD points to your resume (Fitness Australia and ESSA members)
-Know all the important teaching points, in less time than a long movie
-Enjoy the flexibility of online learning – anytime, anywhere

Try our free demo of this course to see how the topics and lessons are structured.

Module 1 – Breathing and Bracing

Lesson Learning Objectives Assessment Method
  • Course introduction
  • Introduction to course presenter background and experiences
  • Course objectives are defined
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  • Learn the benefits of barbell application
  • Understand basic physiology of barbell training
  • Understand the role of breathing and bracing
  • Understand lumbar stabilisation
  • Understand intra-abdominal pressure
  • Understand the use of breathing and bracing for performance
  • Demonstrate progressions and regressions of breathing and bracing

Module 2 – Squat

Lesson Learning Objectives Assessment Method
  • Biomechanical analysis of the squat
  • Understand joint mechanics of the spine, hip, knee and ankle
  • Understand the role of the neutral spine
  • Describe the role of the upper back musculature
  • Describe the role of the back extensors
  • Describe the muscles involved in squat
  • Understand and identify common high bar squat errors
  • Understand considerations for the high bar squat – long femur vs short femur
  • Visual identification of common errors

Module 3 – Bench Press

Lesson Learning Objectives Assessment Method
  • Understand bench press muscle mechanics
  • Understand bench press joint mechanics
  • Understand the role of spine, shoulder, scapula, elbows and wrist
  • Understand the positions of the chin, hand width, feet position and scapula during set up
  • Understand joint phases of the bench press
  • Understand the J-Curve
  • Understand the leg drive
  • Understand and identify common errors in the bench press
  • Understand joint considerations of the bench press

Module 4 – Deadlift

Lesson Learning Objectives Assessment Method
  • Understand joint mechanics of the deadlift
  • Understand joint actions of the spine, shoulder, hips, knees and ankles
  • Understand and describe the hip hinge
  • Understand key differences between thoracic and lumbar position
  • Understand muscle activation patterns of the deadlift
  • Describe basic set up for the deadlift
  • Describe the performance of the deadlift
  • Identify common errors in the deadlift
  • Describe the biomechanical differences between men and women

Course Content

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Before The Bar
The Squat
The Bench Press
The Deadlift
CASE STUDIES AND ANALYSIS
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