Powerlifting Online Course Level 1

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
1.1 - Introduction to ‘The Big 3’	Course introduction Introduction to course presenter background and experiences Course objectives are defined	Nil
1.2 – Why the Barbell?	Learn the benefits of barbell application Understand basic physiology of barbell training	Online Quiz
1.3 – Breathing and Bracing	Understand the role of breathing and bracing Understand lumbar stabilisation Understand intra-abdominal pressure	Online Quiz
1.4 – Breathing and Bracing for Performance	Understand the use of breathing and bracing for performance Demonstrate progressions and regressions of breathing and bracing	Online Quiz

Module 2 – Squat

Lesson	Learning Objectives	Assessment Method
2.1 – Squat Mechanics	Biomechanical analysis of the squat Understand joint mechanics of the spine, hip, knee and ankle	Online Quiz
2.2 – Setting up for the Squat	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	Online Quiz
2.3 – Performing the Squat, Errors and Considerations	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	Online Quiz

Module 3 – Bench Press

Lesson	Learning Objectives	Assessment Method
3.1 – Bench Press Mechanics	Understand bench press muscle mechanics Understand bench press joint mechanics Understand the role of spine, shoulder, scapula, elbows and wrist	Online Quiz
3.2 – Setting up for the Bench Press	Understand the positions of the chin, hand width, feet position and scapula during set up Understand joint phases of the bench press	Online Quiz
3.3 – Performing the Bench Press, Errors and Considerations	Understand the J-Curve Understand the leg drive Understand and identify common errors in the bench press Understand joint considerations of the bench press	Online Quiz

Module 4 – Deadlift

Lesson	Learning Objectives	Assessment Method
4.1 – Deadlift Mechanics	Understand joint mechanics of the deadlift Understand joint actions of the spine, shoulder, hips, knees and ankles	Online Quiz
4.2 – Setting up for the Deadlift	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	Online Quiz
4.3 – Performing the Deadlift, Errors and Considerations	Describe the performance of the deadlift Identify common errors in the deadlift Describe the biomechanical differences between men and women	Online Quiz

Powerlifting Online Course Level 1

Module 1 – Breathing and Bracing

Module 2 – Squat

Module 3 – Bench Press

Module 4 – Deadlift

Course Content