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Back Extension on Fitball

Hips on ball; extend trunk; avoid overextending.

Fitball Hamstring Curl

Heels on ball; bridge; curl in and out.

Plank on Fitball with Elbow Rotation

Forearms on ball; circles/rotations under control.

World's Greatest Stretch

Lunge forward, place both hands inside the front foot, rotate torso towards the front knee.

90/90 Hip Rotations

Sit with one leg in front at 90° and the other behind at 90°, slowly switch sides.

Hip Flexor Stretch with Reach

Half-kneel; tuck pelvis, shift forward, reach overhead.

Ankle Circles

Rotate ankle slowly both ways; keep knee still.

Dead Bug (Standard)

Brace; extend opposite arm and leg without arching.

Plank Hold

Forearms; ribs down, glutes tight, neutral spine.

Plank with Alternating Arm Lift

Shift weight; lift one arm, avoid hips rotating.

Side Plank / Lateral Bridge

Elbow under shoulder; stack hips and hold.

Glute Bridge / Hip Extension

Drive through heels; squeeze glutes at top.

Back Extension (floor)

Prone; gently lift chest; keep neck long.

Pistol Squat

Sit back on one leg; knee tracks over toes.

Bodyweight Good Morning (hip hinge)

Hinge at hips; spine neutral; slight knee bend.

Single-Leg RDL (bodyweight)

Balance on one leg; hinge; hips square.

Sliding Hamstring Curl (bodyweight)

Heels on sliders; bridge up; extend and curl.

Bridge Curl (bodyweight)

Bridge; walk feet out then in under control.

Lateral Hops / Bounds

Quick side hops; soft, quiet landings.

Broad Jump

Two‑foot takeoff; swing arms; stick landing.

Pogo Jumps

Stiff ankles; short ground contact; rhythmic.

Downhill Position Pump (ski-stance drill)

Athletic ski stance; pulse while keeping shin angle.

Light-Moderate Steady-State Conditioning (run/hike/stairs)

20–40 minutes at conversational pace (Zone 2).

HIIT

Short hard efforts with full recoveries, 1:2–1:4 work:rest.

Knee-To-Wall Ankle Stretch

Heel down; drive knee to wall without heel lifting.

Isometric Wall Squat

Back on wall; knees ~90°; hold steady.

Tibialis Raise at Wall

Back to wall; lift toes toward shins; control down.

Banded Dorsiflexion (ankle)

Band around foot; pull toes up against tension.

Pallof Press

Press band from chest; resist twisting.

Chop & Lift (band)

Diagonal pattern; rotate through torso, not arms only.

Band Rotations

Arms extended; rotate shoulders/hips together under control.

Glute-Med Walks with Band

Band at ankles/knees; small side steps, toes forward.

Lunges with Knee Band

Mini‑band above knees; drive knees out as you lunge.

Dead Bug with Band

Band overhead; extend opposite arm/leg, keep ribs down.

Split-Stance Push / Shoulder Press

Anchor behind; press forward in split stance.

Rear-Delt Band Opener

Arms in front; pull band apart, squeeze shoulder blades.

Single-Arm Dumbbell Row

Hinge; pull elbow toward hip; control down.

Dumbbell Split-Stance Shoulder / Push Press

Dip and drive; press overhead; ribs down.

Single-Leg Dumbbell Deadlift

Load opposite hand; hinge; keep hips square.

Goblet Squat (high-rep + iso pause)

Hold at chest; pause 2s at bottom; drive up.

Isometric Goblet Squat (2" pause)

Hold bottom position; chest tall; knees out.

Dumbbell Side Bend

Hold bottom position; chest tall; knees out.

Kettlebell Deadlift

Hinge; pack lats; stand tall; lock hips.

Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift

Soft knees; push hips back; feel hamstrings.

Goblet Squat (KB option)

Crumple the bell; sit between knees; drive up.

Barbell

Barbell Row

Hinge; neutral spine; row to lower ribs.

Barbell Deadlift

Bar over mid‑foot; brace; push floor away.

Barbell Squat

Sit back/down; knees out; drive up.


Back Extension on Fitball

Hips on ball; extend trunk; avoid overextending.

Fitball Hamstring Curl

Heels on ball; bridge; curl in and out.

Plank on Fitball with Elbow Rotation

Forearms on ball; circles/rotations under control.



Disc / Plate Rotations

Arms bend; rotate plate over head.

Iso-Dynamic Squat

Alternate pulses and short isometric holds at the bottom.

Fitball Wall Squat

Ball at low back; squat straight down, knees track.


Calf Press / Single-Leg Calf Raise

Rise onto ball of foot; slow eccentric.

Med-Ball Lateral Throwdown

Load hips; slam ball sideways into wall/floor.

Figure-4 Stretch

Cross ankle over thigh; pull knee toward chest.

TRX / Bar Inverted Row

Body straight; pull chest to handles/bar.

Pull-up on Incline Bar

Underhand or overhand; pull until chin clears.

Open Book

Side-lying; open top arm across chest, breathe and rotate.

Thoracic Extension on Foam Roller or Fitball

Extend over roller/ball; breathe; keep hips down.

Box Squat Jump

Sit briefly then explode up; reset.

Seated Box Squat Jump

Start seated; jump vertically; stick landing.

Step-up

Whole foot on box; drive through heel.

Step-up Jumps

Explosive step‑ups; switch quickly; control landings.


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