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Run: 3min
*Can replace with bouncing, jump rope, stairs, or any comparable activity that gets your heart rate / body temp upPlank + downward dog (free-form exploration in/around plank and DD position): 1min
*Intention: prepare wrists and shoulders for handstand while exploring angles and activations
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2 sets (no set timing):
Handstand: any
Split squat: any variation of split squat or couch stretch that provides hip flexor stretch (hold for 5-10 breaths per side)
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8 sets (begin set every 2.5 minutes; using interval timer: 8x @ 0-2.5-5-7.5-10-12.5-15-17.5min):
*RECORD FINAL SET OF ALL 3
Bent-leg inverted row x 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 (8 sets of 5)
*Set squat rack so that barbell is at belly button height; pull bar toward mid to lower chestKPU (knee push-ups) x 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5
DEADLIFT: 45 x 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5
*Any amount of knee bend that feels best as long as the bar gets all the way to the ground every rep
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2 sets (rest as needed):
Shoulder stand: explore opening position, don’t worry about time of holds (for now, our focus is transitioning from full tuck to open tuck, shown as steps 4 and 5 in the video demo linked)
L-sit: explore angles, don’t worry about time
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Twist flop: 1min
Jackhammer: 1min
MAURA: B Session
Session feedback / difficulty ratings:
*VIDEO SUBMISSIONS:
Row, final set
KPU, final set
Deadlift, final set