Workout 1: Lower Body, Squat/Hinge Focus

Workout 1

Scroll down to see the workout videos!

Equipment:

  • 1-2 Weights
  • Step Up Surface
  • Yoga Block
  • Long Resistance Band (Attached around chest level)

Part A

  • Squat (Box or Sumo)
  • Lateral Step Up
  • Lateral Weighted Shifts
  • 90/90 Side Body Opener

Part B

  • Deadlift
  • Single Leg Deadlift or Staggered Stance RDL with Wall Support
  • Standing Hip Shift to Movement


Part C

  • Reverse Lunge with Row
  • Half Kneeling Archer Row
  • Half Kneeling Archer Press
  • Adductor Side Plank


Warm Up (Optional)

Part A

Part B

Part C

Cool Down Mobility:

These videos are not follow along, but watch to see how to do each mobility exercise and spend 1-2 minutes in each stretch.

  1. 90/90 Side Body Opener with Internal Rotation Emphasis:
    1. Start in a 90/90 position, with one leg in front and the other behind.
    2. Place a yoga block under the ankle of the back leg to bring this leg deeper into internal hip rotation.
    3. Reach towards the internally rotated leg to feel more of a stretch in the side of the body.
  2. All Fours Hip Shift with Pelvic Tilt:
    1. Start with in a tabletop position with one yoga block under one knee.
    2. Shift your weight towards the elevated hip so you feel more of a stretch in the elevated hip.
    3. Round and arch in your back 10 times, then switch sides.

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