Sarah’s Daily Practice

  • Done :)

  • Warm-up

    • Tabletop spine, hip, and scapula loosening (~1min)

    • Free-form seated “morning stretching” (~2min)

    • Downward dog loosening (10 deep breaths)

    Animals + Handstands
    Rest 1-2min btw sets

    • Hand / wrist prep: ~1-2min of gentle hand, wrist, and finger stretching (any)

    • Bear (lift-step x 16)

    • Monkey (3 sets)

      • Set 1: low cross-step x 12

      • Set 2: high monkey x 8

      • Set 3: switchback x 4 per side

    • Split handstand wall holds (2-4 sets of 20-30sec)

    • Lizard (2 sets):

      • Set 1: Knee push-ups x 10+

      • Set 2: Full crawl x 10+

    • QDR (1 set): 10-15sec per side

    Pull-ups
    Rest ~2min btw sets

    • 1 set of 8 scapula pulls (from hanging, retract shoulder blades down and back with minimal elbow bend and lower back to full hang with control)

    • 2-3 sets of negative chin-up (aim for just a smooth, controlled descent on the first set and gradually add time on sets 2-3)

      *Underhand chin-up grip on bar

    • 1 set of dead hang: hold for 5 deep breaths

    Cool-down

    • 5 deep breaths in crab bridge stretch

    • 1-2min arm / body shaking and/or 5min walk