Dominique’s Practice

GYM SESSIONS:
December 9 to January 6, 2024
GYM HOMEWORK SESSIONS:
November 25 - December 7, 2023
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Before runs:
Wall tibialis raise: 3sec holds x 10 + no holds x 10
Single-leg tap-downs: 10x / leg (can increase by 1 rep every 1-3 weeks until at 20 reps)
*Standing on 4-5” surface with one foot, bend knee slowly to tap opposite heel to the floor
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Warm-up (0->9m):
Run: 2min
Supine hollow hold (arms down by sides): 3 x 15sec
Hang (passive): 40sec
Downward dog shoulder stretch: 10x + 10sec
Navasana: 10x + 10sec
Prone handstand line: 20sec
Handstand Box Hover + Squat Prep (4 sets):
Sets 1 and 2:
HS box hover (1 set per side): 35-40sec total
Bench split squat: 30sec / side
Rest 1min
Sets 3 and 4:
HS box hover: 35-40sec
Bodyweight squat: 1 ultra-slow squat (goal: 1min, including 10sec at bottom)
Rest 2min
Push-up + Barbell Squat (4 sets):
**11-28: Record sets 3 & 4 of push-ups + set 4 of squats
Push-ups:
*Focus on SMOOTHNESS on all push-upsSet 1: 10x knee push-ups
Set 2: 6x full push-ups
Set 3: 8x full push-ups (Nov 21 & 28: increase to 9x if safe and able to maintain same tempo/technique)
Set 4: 14x knee push-ups (same all 4 weeks)
Squats (w/ pause):
55 x 12-15-18-20
Rest:
Sets 1 & 2: 2min
Set 3: 3min
Row + RDL (3 sets):
**11-28: Record final set of both
25’s x 12-16-20 (note: move high enough on bench to allow for deeper stretch as in video now linked above; lightened weight slightly to allow for this and less rushed tempo, both of which will make it harder)
Single-leg RDL (3sec holds):
Bodyweight x 12 (1-3sec pause at bottom of each)
Rest:
Sets 1 & 2: 2min
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Warm-up:
Run (2min)
Single leg compression crunch: 6 / side
Low side plank: 30sec / side (if available, face a mirror to ensure your body is as straight as possible)
Prone back extensions: 5 smooth reps + 5sec hold of both variations (arms forward, then arms back; watch full video for all cues)
Run (1min)
Rotation 1 (3 sets; 1 set / 4min):
Set 1:
Prone HS line: 30sec hold
Active hang (arms straight, shoulder blades pulled down): 25sec
Kneeling hip flexor stretch: 30sec / side
Set 2:
HS split leg balance: 35-45sec total (take time setting up each balance attempt)
Active hang: 30sec
Kneeling diagonal hip flexor stretch (reach for opposite leg): 30sec / side
Set 3:
Repeat HS split leg balance on second side
Natural hang (shoulders held however you feel strongest): 50sec
Split squat: 30sec / side
Rotation 2 (4 sets; 1 set / 4min)
**10-19: Record final set of drop stance
Handstand split-leg box hover (as close as possible to 30” tall): spend 35-40sec total
Drop stance squats w/ 20lbs: 6-7-8-9 reps per side w/ 3sec holds (set 1: 5x -> set 4: 8x)
Rotation 3 (3 sets; minimal rest)
**10-19: Record final set of face pulls
Floor flow: 60-90-120sec (set 1: 60s -> set 3: 120s)
Set 1: 30 x 20
Set 2: 40 x 20
Set 3: 50 x 20
Hip opener:
Set 1: fire hydrant (10x + 10sec per side)
Set 2: Pancake: 1min
Set 3: Frog: 1min+ (up to 5min)
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Warm-up:
Rowing machine: 500 meters at low to medium intensity (roughly 2.5-3 minutes)
Rest 1min
Pull-downs: 40lbs x 20
Rest 2min
Pull-downs: 60 x 12
Chin-ups + Leg Curls (4 sets)
**12-2: Record all 4 sets
Set 1:
Chin-ups: purple band x 5 (continuous)
Walk 2min
Set 2:
Chin-ups: black band x 5
*9-30: replace with 6 reps of purple band (if this feels easier than 5 reps with black, add a 7th rep)Walk 4min
Set 3:
Chin-ups: red/orange band x 4 (WEEK 4, 10-21: increase to 5 reps)
Walk 4min
Set 4:
Chin-up: 3 full reps @ bodyweight + slow negative (WEEK 3, 10-14: increase to 4x)
Walk 3min
OHP + Lunge (3 sets)
**12-2: Record final set of both
Week 1 (9-30): 30 x 19
Week 2 (10-7): 30 x 20
Week 3 (10-14): 35 x 15
Week 4 (10-21): 35 x 16
Reverse lunge:
*Keep the same all 4 weeksSet 1: bodyweight x 15 / side (alternate legs each step)
Set 2: 15lbs DB’s x 15 / side
Set 3: 30lbs DB’s x 15 / side
Rest:
Set 1: 2min
Set 2: 3min
Set 3: 2min
Handstand + Hyper (3 sets)
**12-2: Record final set of hyper
Chest-to-wall static hold (stay on wall, hands close to wall, legs fully together):
All 3 sets: 60sec hold
Hyper:
Set 1: 20x
Set 2: +10lbs x 20
Set 3: +25lbs x 17 (week 2: increase to 18, week 3: 19, week 4: 20)
Rest:
Set 1: 2min
Set 2: 3min
Set 3: done :)
Cool-down:
3-5min walk or rowing machine (if rowing, keep a slow pace so that this is still a cool-down and not hard)
HOME SESSIONS:
November 9 - December 7, 2023
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Before runs:
Wall tibialis raise: 3sec holds x 10 + no holds x 10
Single-leg tap-downs: 10x / leg (can increase by 1 rep every 1-3 weeks until at 20 reps)
*Standing on 4-5” surface with one foot, bend knee slowly to tap opposite heel to the floor
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Warm-up (0->9m):
Run: 2min
Supine hollow hold (arms down by sides): 3 x 15sec
Hang (passive): 40sec
Downward dog shoulder stretch: 10x + 10sec
Navasana: 10x + 10sec
Prone handstand line: 20sec
Handstand Box/Chair Hover + Squat Prep (4 sets):
Sets 1, 2, 3:
HS box hover (1 set per side): 35-40sec total
Bench/chair split squat: 30sec / side
Rest 1min
Set 4:
HS box hover: 35-40sec
Bodyweight squat: 1 ultra-slow squat (goal: 1min, including 10sec at bottom)
Rest 2min
Push-up + Zercher Squat (EMOM x 10):
*EMOM = Every minute on the minute (can download an EMOM timer for this). Perform both exercises at the start of each minute for 10 minutes in a row. Make sure not to rush or sacrifice technique. Log RIR of final set.Knee push-ups x 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 (10 sets of 5)
Zercher Squats: 45lbs x 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 (10 sets of 5)
Ring Row + 1L RDL (EMOM x 10):
*Log RIR for final set (also include ring strap setting that allows for 6-12” of clearance at the bottom of each rep)Bent-leg ring rows x 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4
Single-leg RDL: ~30lbs bar x 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 (only 1 leg per set; left leg on odd sets, right on even; ie 5 sets per leg in total)
Cool-down:
Walk: 5min+
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Warm-up:
Run (2min)
Single leg compression crunch: 6 / side
Low side plank: 30sec / side (if available, face a mirror to ensure your body is as straight as possible)
Prone back extensions: 5 smooth reps + 5sec hold of both variations (arms forward, then arms back; watch full video for all cues)
Run (1min)
Rotation 1 (3 sets; 1 set / 4min):
Set 1:
Prone HS line: 30sec hold
Active hang (arms straight, shoulder blades pulled down): 25sec
Kneeling hip flexor stretch: 30sec / side
Set 2:
HS split leg balance: 35-45sec total (take time setting up each balance attempt)
Active hang: 30sec
Kneeling diagonal hip flexor stretch (reach for opposite leg): 30sec / side
Set 3:
Repeat HS split leg balance on second side
Natural hang (shoulders held however you feel strongest): 50sec
Split squat: 30sec / side
Rotation 2 (4 sets; 1 set / 4min)
**10-19: Record final set of drop stance
Handstand split-leg box hover (as close as possible to 30” tall): spend 35-40sec total
Drop stance squats w/ 20lbs: 6-7-8-9 reps per side w/ 3sec holds (set 1: 5x -> set 4: 8x)
Rotation 3 (3 sets; minimal rest)
**10-19: Record final set of face pulls
Floor flow: 60-90-120sec (set 1: 60s -> set 3: 120s)
Set 1: 30 x 20
Set 2: 40 x 20
Set 3: 50 x 20
Hip opener:
Set 1: fire hydrant (10x + 10sec per side)
Set 2: Pancake: 1min
Set 3: Frog: 1min+ (up to 5min)
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Warm-up:
Plank / downward dog: 10x each (1sec pause in each position)
Bodyweight squats x 10
Clean and press: ~30lbs bar x 15
Rest 2-3min
Chin-ups + OHP + Lunge (EMOM x 30)
*EMOM = every minute on the minute; 30 sets at the top of every minute for 30 minutes
1 set =
Chin-ups: purple x 1
Seated OHP: 45lbs x 2
*Like Z press, but sitting on a chair instead of the floorReverse lunge: bodyweight x 2 / leg
Handstand (4 sets):
Chair/box split HS x 30-40sec
Rest 2min btw sets
Cool-down:
3-5min walk or rowing machine (if rowing, keep a slow pace so that this is still a cool-down and not hard)
HOME SESSIONS, beginning 8-18-23:
2x full body strength + 1x handstands & mobility
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Before runs:
Wall tibialis raise: 3sec holds x 10 + no holds x 10
Single-leg tap-downs: 10x / leg (can increase by 1 rep every 1-3 weeks until at 20 reps)
*Standing on 4-5” surface with one foot, bend knee slowly to tap opposite heel to the floor
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Warm-up (0->9m):
Run: 2min
Supine hollow hold (arms down by sides): 3 x 11sec
Hang (passive): 40sec
Waiter overhead toe stand: 25lbs plate x 20sec (since the olympic plates are larger, just use a single plate instead of the two 10lbs plates we use here)
Navasana: 10x + 10sec
Prone handstand line: 20sec
Handstand Box Hover + Squat Prep (4 sets):
Sets 1 and 2:
HS box hover (1 set per side): 30-40sec total
Bench split squat: 30sec / side
Rest 1min
Sets 3 and 4:
HS box hover: 30-40sec
Bodyweight squats: 5 reps w/ pauses at bottom
Rest 2min
Push-up + Barbell Squat (4 sets):
Push-ups:
*Focus on SMOOTHNESS on all push-upsSet 1: 8x knee push-ups
Set 2: 10x knee push-ups
Set 3: 6x full push-ups
Set 4: 7x full push-ups
Squats (w/ pause):
Set 1: 45 x 5
Set 2: 45 x 10
Set 3: 45 x 15
Set 4: 45 x 20
Rest:
Sets 1 & 2: 2min
Set 3: 3min
Row + RDL (3 sets):
Set 1: 30 x 15
Set 2: 45 x 10
Set 3: 45’s x 12
Single-leg RDL (3sec holds):
Set 1: 30lbs x 5
Set 2: 30 x 5
Set 3: 30 x 5
Rest:
Sets 1 & 2: 2min
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Warm-up:
Run (2min)
Single leg compression crunch: 6 / side
Low side plank: 30sec / side (if available, face a mirror to ensure your body is as straight as possible)
Prone back extensions: 5 smooth reps + 5sec hold of both variations (arms forward, then arms back; watch full video for all cues)
Run (1min)
Rotation 1 (3 sets; 1 set / 4min):
Set 1:
Prone HS line: 30sec hold
Active hang (arms straight, shoulder blades pulled down): 25sec
Kneeling hip flexor stretch: 30sec / side
Set 2:
HS split leg balance: 35-45sec total (take time setting up each balance attempt)
Active hang: 30sec
Kneeling diagonal hip flexor stretch (reach for opposite leg): 30sec / side
Set 3:
Repeat HS split leg balance on second side
Natural hang (shoulders held however you feel strongest): 50sec
Split squat: 30sec / side
Rotation 2 (4 sets; 1 set / 4min)
Handstand split-leg box hover (as close as possible to 30” tall): spend 35-40sec total
Drop stance squats w/ 20lbs: 6-7-8-9 reps per side w/ 3sec holds (set 1: 5x -> set 4: 8x)
Rotation 3 (3 sets; minimal rest)
Floor flow: 60-90-120sec (set 1: 60s -> set 3: 120s)
Set 1: 30 x 20
Set 2: 40 x 20
Set 3: 50 x 19
Hip opener:
Set 1: fire hydrant (10x + 10sec per side)
Set 2: Pancake: 1min
Set 3: Frog: 1min+ (up to 5min)
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Warm-up:
Run: 2min
Down & ups: 4x to back + 4x to chest
Hang: 30sec
Bent-over rows: 30lbs bar x 12 (pronated/overhand grip, just wider than shoulder width; RECORD THIS SET)
Chin-ups + Leg Curls (4 sets)
*Underhand grip on chin-upsSet 1:
Chin-ups: purple band x 5 (continuous)
3min rest before next set
During 3min rest: resistance band leg curls (red x 15 / leg)
Set 2:
Chin-ups: black band x 5 (continuous
Rest: 4min
During rest: band leg curls (red x 20)
Set 3:
Chin-ups: red/orange band x 3 (continuous; 8-19-23: RECORD THIS SET)
Walk: 4min
Set 4:
Chin-up: 1 full rep @ bodyweight (still do slowest possible negative from top)
Walk: 3min
OHP + Lunge (3 sets)
Set 1: 30lbs bar x 10
Set 2: 30lbs x 15
Set 3: 45lbs x 10 (RECORD THIS SET)
Reverse lunge:
*For sets with added weight (sets 2-3): weight will be in the form of a barbell on your back as if doing squatsSet 1: bodyweight x 12 / side (alternate legs each step)
Set 2: 30lbs bar x 10 / side
Set 3: 45lbs bar x 10 / side
Rest:
Set 1: 2min
Set 2: 3min
Set 3: 2min
Handstand + 1L RDL(3 sets)
Chest-to-wall static hold (stay on wall, hands close to wall, legs fully together):
Set 1: 45sec hold
Set 2: 55sec hold
Set 3: 60sec hold
Set 1: bodyweight x 5 (3 sec holds on each)
Set 2: 30lbs x 5 (3sec holds)
Set 3: 30lbs x 5 (3sec holds)
Rest:
Set 1: 2min
Set 2: 3min
Set 3: done :)
Cool-down:
5min+ walk
Gym homework (1-12-23 to 2-26-23):
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Warm-up:
Run: 2min
Bear: 30-60sec
Up & downs: 5x to back, then 5x to chest
Z Press + Zercher Squat (4 sets):
Set 1:
Standing OH Press: 45lbs (empty barbell) x 6
Barbell squat: 45lbs x 6 reps w/ pause
Rest 2min
Set 2:
Standing OHP: 50 x 6
Squat: 50 x 6 w/ pause
Rest: 2min
Set 3:
OHP: 55 x 6
Squat: 55 x 6 w/ pause
Rest: 3min
Set 4:
OHP: 60 x 6
Squat: 60 x 6 w/ pause
Rest: 2min
Push-up + Flow + Core + Stretch (3 sets):
Set 1:
Push-up: 8x knee push-ups
Flow: 1min low flow
Core: single leg compression crunch x 5/side
Stretch: Kneeling hip flexor stretch: 30sec
Rest 90sec
Set 2:
Push-up: 5 full push-ups w/ 20sec btw reps
Flow / core / stretch same as set 1
Rest 2min
Set 3:
Push-up: 5 full push-ups w/ 12sec btw reps
Seated hamstring stretch: 5 deep breaths per leg
Split squat stretch (like kneeling hip flexor but knee off the floor): 5 deep breaths per side
Rest 90sec
Handstands (5 sets):
*Aim to pull both feet off the wall together, not 1 at a time, as in the video. Lock in your body position so that the movement is small and is focused only around pulling your legs over your center and then balancing from the hands.Heel pulls to balance: 1-5 attempts per set depending on how long you hold each (ie just do as many as you can do before you’re too fatigued to do high quality reps)
Rest 90sec btw sets
Cool-down:
3-5min walk
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Warm-up:
Rowing machine: 500 meters at low to medium intensity (roughly 2.5-3 minutes)
Pull-downs + Mobility (2 sets)
*For pull-downs, use the type of machine in the video but with both knees down as we’ve been doingSet 1:
Pull-downs: 70lbs x 8 reps
Frog stretch: hold for 6 deep breaths
Fire hydrant: hold for 3 breaths per side
Rest 90sec
Set 2:
Pull-downs: 90lbs x 7 reps
Horse stance: 3 x 10sec holds
Pancake: 6 deep breaths
Rest 2min
Chin-ups + Cossack/Drop Squat (3 sets)
*Underhand grip on chin-upsSet 1:
Chin-ups: purple band x 5 (25sec btw reps)
Cossack squat (holding 10lbs): 6/side w/ 3sec holds
3min rest
Set 2:
Chin-ups: purple band x 5 (14sec btw reps)
*Let me know in the workout notes if you’re able to do all 5 with the shortened rest at 14secDrop stance squat (holding 10lbs): 6/side w/ 3sec holds
2min rest
Set 3:
Chin-up: 1 bodyweight negative at slowest speed possible
Drop stance squat (holding 10lbs): 6/side w/ 3sec holds
Rest 2min
Chest-Supported Dumbbell Rows + Round-Back Hypers (3 sets):
*No pauses on rowsSet 1:
Row: 25lbs DB’s x 10 reps
Hyper: 15 reps
Rest 2min
Set 2:
Row: 30lbs DB’s x 10 reps
Hyper: 15 reps
Rest 2min
Set 3:
Row: 35lbs DB’s x 10 reps
*Let me know in the notes if ROM was better today at 35x10 than at 45x7 beforeHyper: 15 reps
Rest 2min
Handstands (5 sets):
*Aim to pull both feet off the wall together, not 1 at a time, as in the video. Lock in your body position so that the movement is small and is focused only around pulling your legs over your center and then balancing from the hands.Heel pulls to balance: 1-5 attempts per set depending on how long you hold each (ie just do as many as you can do before you’re too fatigued to do high quality reps)
Rest 90sec btw sets
Cool-down:
3-5min walk or rowing machine (if rowing, keep a slow pace so that this is still a cool-down and not hard)
Previous homework (11-5-22 to 1-10-23):
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Warm-up:
Run: 2min
Bear: 2x down & back living room
Up & downs to chest: 5x
Ostrich: 1x down & back living room
Push-ups + Flows (6 sets):
*Submit form w/ how many reps you get on sets 2-6 of push-ups; aim to pace early sets to avoid burnoutPush-ups:
First set: 5x knee push-ups
Sets 2-4: full push-ups w/ assistance from red band on pull-up bar; two reps w/ 30sec rest btw each round of 2 (goal: 3-6 rounds of 2 reps per set)
Sets 5-6: Max rep knee push-ups
Low flows: 1min / set
Rest 2min before next push-up set
Handstands:
Tabletop wrist warm-up (30-60sec)
3-5 sets of wall split handstands (rest 90sec btw sets)
Reverse wrist stretch (10x + 10sec)
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Warm-up:
Up & downs to back: 8x
Bear: 2x down & back living room
Ring rows: 6x
Ostrich: 1x down & back living room
Chin-ups + Flows (6 sets):
Pull-ups:
First set: Green x 3
Sets 2-4: purple band cluster set for near maximum reps (25s rest btw reps)
Sets 5-6: Max rep ring rows
Low flows: 1min / set
Rest 1min before next pull set
Handstands:
Tabletop wrist warm-up (30-60sec)
3-5 sets of wall split handstands (rest 90sec btw sets)
Reverse wrist stretch (10x + 10sec)
Beginning 8-20-22:
10-20-22 homework:
Warm-up + Intuitive Stretching:
5min standing meditation
10min free-form stretching with deep breathing (eyes closed)
*No rules, just stretch however you feel inclined for 10min and attempt to maintain focus on deep breathing the entire time
Strength + Movement Flows:
Low flow w/ push-up transitions: 2min
Hang: 20-30sec
Rest 1min
Tabletop lizard push-ups: 10x
Up & down flow: 1min
Pull-ups: Green x 3
Rest 1min
Tabletop lizard push-ups: 10x
Low flow: 1min
Pull-ups: Purple x 1+ (as many single reps as possible with 30sec rest btw each)
Rest 1min
Handstands + Stretching:
4 sets of 30sec + split wall handstand
After each set: 1-2min intuitive stretching
Shoes:
TSLA (cheaper option)
Beginning 6-24-22:
Full Body
Warm-up:
Squat: 15x
Low plank: 35sec
Side plank: 25sec / side
Crow: 1x12sec hold
Pull-ups + Lizard (4 sets, 90sec rest btw exercises)
Pull-ups:
Set 1: Ring rows x 8 (pause at top)
Set 2: Purple x 2
Set 3: Black x 1
Set 4: Red x 1
Lizard push-ups:
Set 1: knee lizard PU x 10
Set 2: full lizard PU x 6
Set 3: knee low lizard crawl x 10
Set 4: practice full low lizard crawl (DEMO; no set # yet, just try to find spacing)
Handstand + Squats (4 sets, rest as needed)
Handstand: Split stance wall hold (30sec)
Pause squats (2s pause just above resting squat depth): 15x
Beginning 5-21-22:
Push/Pull on alternating sessions
PUSH
Warm-up:
Squats: 12x
Low plank: 30sec
Side plank: 15sec / side
Crow + Squats (3 sets, 1min rest btw exercises)
Crow: 10-12sec holds (gradually increase clearance from floor, especially head / feet)
Pause squats (2s pause just above resting squat depth): 15x
Push-ups (4 sets, 2min rest btw sets)
Knee push-ups (fists, 1sec pause at bottom):
Set 1: 8x
Set 2: 9x
Sets 3 & 4: 10x
PULL
Warm-up:
Squats: 12x
Low plank: 30sec
Active underhand hang (shoulders down): 20sec
Side plank: 15sec / side
Ring rows + Good mornings (2 sets, 1min rest btw exercises)
Ring rows (1s hold at top): 5x on set 1, 8x on set 2
Single-leg good mornings (2s pause at bottom): 8 reps per side
Pull-ups (4 sets, 2min rest btw sets)
Set 1: Eye level isometric hold with purple band
Set 2: Eye level isometric hold with black band
Set 3: Single rep chin-up with red band
Set 4: Eye level isometric hold with green band (20+ seconds)
Bonus set: 10 ring rows (1sec pause)
Saturday, 5-14-22
Warm-up (1x)
10 scapula push-ups (tabletop, fingers forward)
12 lying tuck-ups
30s low plank
15sec side plank (per side)
40sec hang
3 rounds of:
Knee Push-ups (fist grip, 1sec pause at bottom): 8-9-10x
Ring Rows (1sec pause at top): 8-9-10x
Squats: 15x
PREVIOUS:
Bent Arm/Leg Strength
(Mon / Wed / Fri)
A: 3 sets, minimal rest
A1. Diagonal stretch (10x + 10sec)
Set 1: Touch calf; Sets 2-3: Touch heel
A2. Moving headstand (1min)
A3. Wrist flexion raises (10x)
B: 2 sets*, minimal rest
*Increase to 3 sets beginning Aug. 9
B1. RB-assisted push-ups (maximum reps)
B2. Ring rows (max reps w/ straight legs, slow negative on last rep)
B3. Bulgarian split squats (5)
*3sec negatives; back foot on chair, couch, stool, etc
C: 1 set
C1. Max height boat pose (30sec)
C2. Pancake (1min)
C3. Crab bridge (30sec)
Straight Arm/Leg Strength
(Tues / Thurs)
A: 3 sets, minimal rest
A1. Drop stance (10x + 10sec per leg)
*Foot of straight leg at wallA2. Reverse wrist push-ups (10)
*From fists toward back of hands; don’t let shoulders behind index fingers
B: 3 sets, minimal rest
B1. Single-leg good mornings (5 / leg; 4sec down, 4sec holds)
B2. Handstand heel pulls (10x + hold attempt on last rep)
C: Maximum sets in 10min
*Log total sets below. Don’t rush, use short rest breaks as needed to ensure quality
C1. Ring support hold (10sec)
*Use red band for assistanceC2. Hanging arch pulls (10sec, maximum height)
D: 1 set
D1. Max height boat pose (30sec)
D2. Pancake (1min)
D3. Crab bridge (30sec)