Lesson 8-9 Pathfit

Dynamic stretches focusing on mobility and activation of key muscle groups

Incorporate exercises from each fundamental movement pattern

A tool to assess mobility, stability, and movement patterns.

exercises that mimic everyday activities, improving strength, balance, and coordination

is a fundamental movement pattern that involves bending the knees and lowering the hips while maintaining an upright torso. It engages multiple muscle groups, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and core.

Definition: Lifting weights overhead

Muscle Groups Engaged: Shoulders, chest, triceps

Benefits:

-Builds upper body strength

-Engages core for stability

Definition: Stepping forward or backward while lowering the body

Muscle Groups Engaged: Quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, core

Definition: Bending at the hips while keeping a neutral spine

Muscle Groups Engaged: Glutes, hamstrings, lower back

Definition: Drawing weight toward the body

Muscle Groups Engaged: Back, biceps, core