Introducing: Strength Clinics

"The Deadlift"

This course will teach you the proper form and technique involved in performing a proper deadlift. By perfecting form and technique we will focus on strength development ultimately increasing your one rep max. This small group clinic allows each participant to receive one on one attention. Each participant will be able to ask questions at the beginning of every class and will be given the appropriate tools needed to practice the technique on their own.
A general outline of the class progression is included below:

Week One:

• Mobility/flexibility
• Core development

Week Two:

• Preparation/Activation
• Working accessory muscles

Week Three:

• FORM, FORM, FORM
• Recovery/Foam rolling

Week Four:

• FORM
• Adding weight to the dead lift

Week Five:

• FORM
• Déjà vu "Adding weight to the dead lift"

Week Six

• Progressions/Increasing your max
• Final Questions?

Course Information:
Dates: Mondays, March 29th- May 3rd
Time: 12:00-12:55pm
Personal Trainer: Jason Carriveau
Location: Hemenway Gymnasium Weight Room

*Facility Membership is required*
Fee: $120.00 per person
There is a limit of 6 participants per class, so register early!
Registration is March 15th-March 26th at the front desk of Hemenway Gymnmasium.
Please contact Jason at carriv@fas.harvard.edu with additional questions.

Strength Training Orientations

Looking for an efficient workout? Register for a Strength Training Orientation at the MAC or Hemenway. A Personal Trainer will teach you how to use the weight machines in the express circuit, along with basic use of cardio machines. Orientations are limited to 10 participants.  Each participant will receive a strength worksheet. 

Registration Info: There is a $5.00 fee for the orientation and pre-registration is required. Sign up at the front desk at least 24 hours in advance. Orientations with less than 3 participants enrolled with be canceled due to low enrollment.


Upcoming Strength Training Orientations at Hemenway

Tuesday, March 9th @ 5:30pm

Thursday, March 25th @ 12:30pm

Please contact Kerry Smith at ptrainer@fas.harvard.edu with any questions.

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Upcoming Strength Training Orientations at the MAC

Tuesday, March 9th @ 12:30

Wednesday, March 24th @ 4:30pm 

 Please contact Kate Doherty at fitness@fas.harvard.edu with any questions.