Lesson Plan
Weight Training Beginners
Equip 11th graders with foundational weight-training skills—squat, bench press, deadlift—and progressive practice over four 30-minute weekly sessions, ensuring safe technique and measurable strength gains.
Building proper form and confidence early prevents injury, fosters lifelong fitness habits, and supports students’ physical literacy and self-efficacy.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Equipment Setup and Safety Review
10 minutes
Step 1
Safety Tips for Beginners
5 minutes
Step 2
Week 1: Squat Fundamentals
30 minutes
Step 3
Week 2: Bench Press Basics
30 minutes
Step 4
Week 3: Deadlift Introduction
30 minutes
Step 5
Week 4: Integrated Circuit
30 minutes

Warm Up

