Strength Week 17
Day #1
- High Plank (Knees to Opposite Elbow)
- Superman (Hands Clasped)
- Reverse Fly
Day #2
- Toe Taps
- Bridge (Single leg)
- Hydrants (Kneeling with Bands)
Workout details below…
Day 1
Total Time: 15′
This workout should be done as a continuous circuit. Alternate sides each time through.
High Plank (Knees to Opposite Elbow)- 30″
- Get on the floor with your knees on the floor, hands under your shoulders and chest tall.
- Bring your knees off the floor into a high pushup position.
- Tilt your pelvis towards your chest to engage your core.
- Alternating legs bringing your knee to your elbow on the opposite side, crossing under your body
Superman (Hands Clasped)- 30″
- Lie flat on your stomach, arms straight out in front of you, legs straight out behind you.
- Interlace your fingers
- Lift your arms and legs off the ground and hold
Reverse Fly- 30″
- Stand tall with your chest high and shoulder blades back.
- Put your arms out in front of you holding a band with both hands with a slight bend in your elbows
- Tighten your abdominals then tilt your pelvis upwards towards your belly button to engage your core.
- Pull your arms as far apart as the band will allow.
Rest – 30″ Between Sets
Day 2
Total Time: 15′
This workout should be done as a continuous circuit. Alternate sides each time through.
Leg Pull In- 30″
- Lay flat on your back, legs straight out, hands under your butt to support your lower back.
- Start with your heels ~1″ off the ground
- Bring your knees in to your chest.
- Extend your legs back to the starting position so your feet hover above the ground and repeat.
Bridge (Figure Four) – 30″
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor.
- Place your left ankle on your right knee and swing your left knee wide.
- Lift your hips as high as you can toward the ceiling.
- Roll your shoulders underneath your body.
- Clasp your hands and extend your arms along the floor beneath your pelvis and hold.
- Switch legs each set.
Airplane (Standing) – 30″
- Stand tall with your chest high and shoulder blades back and engage your core.
- Bring both arms out to your side
- Standing on one leg with a slight bend in the knee, pivot as far forward as you can while maintaining a straight spine and hold
Rest – 30″ Between Sets