Glossary Term
Exercise Regression
Exercise regression is the modification of an exercise to reduce demand by decreasing reps, load, tempo, range of motion, complexity, and/or challenge. This is done to improve form, motor learning, and retention. For example, the kneeling chop is an exercise regression from the standing chop.
Exercise regression: The opposite of progression; that is, modification of an exercise with the intent of reducing demand. This can be accomplished by decreasing reps, load, tempo, range of motion, complexity, and/or challenge to an individual's stability. Generally, regressions are used to modify an exercise to the client's current level of ability, with the intent of improving form, motor learning, and retention.
- Because load, reps, tempo and complexity are often explicitly noted, the term "exercise regression" is most often used throughout Brookbush Institute (BI) content to refer to an exercise or series of exercises that make it easier to maintain stability with good form.
- Sample Exercise Regression: Single-leg Chop to Standing Chop to Kneeling Chop
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Synonyms
- Exercise Variation
- Exercise Modification
- Easier Exercises
- Beginner Exercises