Exercises for Resistance Training

Learn proper resistance training exercise techniques and the best approaches to cueing.

Knowing the applications, advantages, and disadvantages of a wide range of resistance training exercises and equipment is crucial for anyone studying exercise science. Exercises for Resistance Training: A Practical Guide to Technique, Cueing, and Coaching explains how to use the resistance training equipment found in settings such as commercial gyms, rehabilitation centers, and sport performance facilities.

Understanding the technique needed to properly perform resistance training exercises is vital, but this resource goes a step further by teaching students how to coach, cue, and correct. By combining the technical information often found in other resources with the practical instruction skills needed in real-world settings, this text prepares readers to translate complex anatomy, detailed biomechanics, and proper technique into language that makes sense to the lifters they work with.

Each exercise description includes the following:

• Proper exercise technique
• Primary muscles trained
• Movement photos
• Teaching cues
• Common errors and corrections
• Progressions, variations, or modifications

Principles for selecting the best exercises, along with notes about common errors and corrections, make this a great resource for both students and practitioners. Progressions, modifications, and variations for a wide range of exercises and equipment are included to ensure students and practitioners are ready to work with lifters of varying abilities and goals.

Prepare students to go beyond the classroom with Exercises for Resistance Training.

Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

Lauren Tapp, PhD, CSCS, EP-C, is a highly accomplished educator, researcher, and leader in the field of exercise science and integrative physiology. With a doctorate in integrative exercise physiology from Temple University and over two decades of professional experience, she has built a career defined by academic innovation, student-centered teaching, and applied research in health, performance, and wellness. Currently serving as department chair of exercise science and physical education at Georgia Gwinnett College, Tapp has guided program development, curriculum design, and faculty leadership. Since joining the college in 2011, she has progressed from assistant professor to associate professor and now department chair, while spearheading new courses in exercise science, strength and conditioning, and applied nutrition. Her teaching portfolio reflects a balance of foundational sciences and applied practice, preparing students for careers in health, fitness, and rehabilitation. Tapp's career spans a wide range of academic and applied roles—from faculty appointments at Florida Atlantic University, Broward College, and Temple University to practitioner roles in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and professional sports organizations. She has served as a strength and conditioning coach, exercise physiologist, and director of youth fitness programs, bringing real-world expertise directly into her classrooms and mentoring. Her scholarship and professional contributions include coauthoring textbooks such as Exercise Physiology and Testing (2017), peer-reviewed research on resistance training and whole-body vibration, and multiple presentations at national and international conferences. She has also contributed as a grant team member for initiatives in inclusive STEM education and as an external reviewer for academic journals. Her professional certifications include Certified Exercise Physiologist (American College of Sports Medicine), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association ), and USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach, underscoring her expertise in bridging academic knowledge with applied performance training.

Joshua Wludyga, DSc, CSCS,*D, is an accomplished educator, researcher, and practitioner in exercise science, health promotion, and strength and conditioning. With more than two decades of experience spanning higher education, clinical practice, and athletic performance, he has built a career dedicated to advancing human health, wellness, and performance across diverse populations. Currently an associate professor of exercise science at Georgia Gwinnett College, Wludyga teaches courses on anatomy and physiology, health behavior change, nutrition, and strength and conditioning, while mentoring undergraduate research projects that have been showcased at institutional symposiums. He has played a pivotal role in curriculum development, program assessment, and committee leadership, earning nominations for Outstanding Teaching and Faculty Service awards. Wludyga's scholarly work includes peer-reviewed publications on resistance training and health outcomes as well as research exploring exercise knowledge and behavior among former athletes. His professional journey also includes leadership roles in corporate wellness, exercise physiology for oncology patients, and strength and conditioning coaching for athletes and special populations. As director of the National Personal Training Institute in Tempe, Arizona, he designed and delivered a comprehensive 500-hour curriculum that prepared future fitness professionals. Recognized for excellence in teaching and student success, he received the Distinguished Faculty award from Bryan University and was named Outstanding Masters Scholar, Teacher, and Leader at Arizona State University. He holds the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credential (with distinction) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and maintains active membership in both the NSCA and American College of Sports Medicine.