Johnston Community Education

Course Description:

This weightlifting class is open to all 7th graders, boys and girls. This beginner-friendly weightlifting class introduces students to proper technique, key lifts, and safe spotting practices. Participants learn the fundamentals of the squat, bench, deadlift, and clean while building confidence in the weight room. Clear expectations and strong safety standards guide the class, preparing students for a positive and productive weightlifting future.

Goals:

• Introduce participants to weightlifting (no experience needed)
• Focus on technique, not amount of weight
• Learn fundamentals of squat, bench, deadlift, and clean
• Learn how to spot lifters safely
• Learn weight room expectations
• Prepare for middle school lifting
• Safety: Firm expectations will be set as safety is the highest priority in the weight room. If students cannot meet expectations, they will be asked to leave.

Logistics:

• Class will take place in the Johnston High School Weight Room
• Enter/exit via door #5 on the west side of JHS (near the football stadium)
• Participants should wear workout gear and clean shoes
• Transportation: Transportation is NOT provided for this program. Participants are expected to get themselves to JHS for weightlifting after the school day ends.   

Instructor: Grant Bousum plus guidance from high school weight room staff

• Grant Bousum has been a high school football coach and assisting in the weight room for 23 years. He has worked closely in the weight room with Brian Lutter during the past four years at Johnston High School.