Certificate in Shoulder Press for Fitness Professionals

• Anatomy of the Shoulder: In this unit, students will learn about the bones, joints, muscles, and tendons that make up the shoulder complex.
• Shoulder Press Techniques: This unit will cover the proper techniques for various shoulder press exercises, such as the barbell shoulder press, dumbbell shoulder press, and push press.
• Shoulder Press Variations: Students will learn about different shoulder press variations, including the Arnold press, military press, and behind-the-neck press.
• Muscle Activation and Engagement: In this unit, students will learn about the muscles involved in shoulder press exercises and how to activate and engage them for optimal results.
• Program Design and Planning: This unit will cover how to incorporate shoulder press exercises into a larger fitness program, including exercise selection, order, and volume.
• Safety and Injury Prevention: In this unit, students will learn how to prevent common shoulder injuries during shoulder press exercises, as well as how to modify exercises for clients with shoulder limitations or injuries.
• Client Assessment and Screening: This unit will teach students how to assess and screen clients for shoulder press exercises, including identifying any contraindications or limitations.
• Proper Form and Alignment: Students will learn how to maintain proper form and alignment during shoulder press exercises to maximize results and prevent injury.
• Progression and Regression: This unit will cover how to progress or regress shoulder press exercises based on a client's fitness level and goals.
• Assisting with Shoulder Press Exercises: In this unit, students will learn how to assist clients with shoulder press exercises, including proper spotting techniques and communication.