Strength Week 11
Day #1
- Low Plank (Arm Extensions)
- Locus
- Hydrant to Glute Extension Rotation
Day #2
- Low Plank (Hip Taps)
- Upward Facing Dog (Single Leg Pulse)
- Split Squats
In a couple weeks, we will start incorporating the use of resistance bands.
Please order some resistance bands if you don’t already have them.
Workout details below…
Day 1
Total Time: 15′
This workout should be done as a continuous circuit. Alternate sides each time through.
Low Plank (Arm Extensions) – 30″
- Lay on the floor with your elbows under your shoulders and chest tall.
- Bring your knees off the floor and raise your hips
- Tilt your pelvis towards your chest to engage your core.
- Alternate raising your arms straight out in front of you. Try to keep your hips flat as you move your arms.
Locus – 30″
- Lie flat on your stomach, arms down along your side, legs straight out behind you.
- Lift your arms and legs off the ground and hold
Hydrant to Glute Rotation (Kneeling) – 30″
- Kneel on all fours in a table position with a flat back, your arms under your shoulders and knees directly under your hips.
- Bring one leg straight out to the side maintaining a 90 degree bend in the leg.
- Keeping your leg in same plane, extend your leg straight behind you until you are in the Glute Extension position.
- Lower your knee back to the starting position and repeat.
Rest – 30″ Between Sets
Day 2
Total Time: 15′
This workout should be done as a continuous circuit. Alternate sides each time through.
Low Plank (Hip Taps) – 30″
- Lay on the floor with your elbows under your shoulders and chest tall.
- Bring your knees off the floor and raise your hips
- Tilt your pelvis towards your chest to engage your core.
- Alternate tapping one hand to the hip on the same side while trying to keep your hips flat as you move your arms.
Upward Facing Dog (Single Leg Pulse)- 30″
- Lie flat on your stomach with your legs extended straight behind you and toes pointed.
- Place your hands under your shoulders.
- Extend your arms to raise your head, chest, hips and thighs off the floor while pressing into the top of your feet
- Raise one foot off the ground
- Pulse your leg up another 3 inches then relax back to the raised position
- Alternate sides each time through
Split Squat- 30″
- Place your hands behind your head with fingers interlaced and elbows wide.
- Place one foot slightly in front of you and the other behind you on an elevated surface (e.g. coffee table, chair, etc.)
- Lower yourself towards the ground by bending your knees. Make sure your front knee aligns with your second toe.
- Lower yourself as far as you can while maintaining good form.
- As you raise yourself back up, focus on the front leg.
- Alternate sides each time through
Rest – 30″ Between Sets