CORE


WARM UP

X Behind the head

X Behind the head

- 10 reps

This Guy

This Guy

- 10 reps

Reach and Open

Reach and Open

- 10 reps

Palms Out and Up

Palms Out and Up

- 10 reps

March in Place

March in Place

- 10 reps per side

Standing Kick Butts

Standing Kick Butts

- 10 reps per side

Wide Stance Inside Heel Taps

Wide Stance Inside Heel Taps

- 10 reps per side


AND THEN GO DIRECTLY INTO...


PART #01

- SUPERSET: Dynamic Child’s Pose x Hip Flexor Stretch from Push Up Position 

- SETS: 2

- REST BETWEEN SETS: No break

Dynamic Child’s Pose

Dynamic Child’s Pose

- REPS: 15 with 3-count hold

- NOTES:

- Careful not to arch your back when you come forward; squeeze your glutes and tighten your abs.

Hip Flexor Stretch from Push Up Position

Hip Flexor Stretch from Push Up Position

- REPS: 10 per side/ alternating with each rep

- NOTES:

- Soft landings on your feet

- Torso should be completely elongated before you twist

AFTER LAST SET, GO DIRECTLY INTO...


PART #02

Reach and Back Jumping Jack

Reach and Back Jumping Jack

- REPS: 20

- SETS: 1

- NOTES:

- Keep core tight as your hips move back and your arms reach forward.

- The “Reach and Back” portion of the exercise should be slow and controlled. The jumping jack is fast.

AFTER LAST SET, GO DIRECTLY INTO...


PART #03

- SUPERSET: Side Plank x Side Plank Hold

- SETS: 2

- REST BETWEEN SETS: 30 seconds 

Side Plank - Left Side

Side Plank

(left side)

- REPS: 10 per side/ 1 side at a time

- NOTES:

- When you are in side plank, you can push down with palm to engage your shoulders. Palm and elbow align horizontally, elbow and armpit align vertically.

- Shoulder-to-shoulder should be flat across. Make sure non-planking shoulder stays back.

Side Plank - Right Side

Side Plank

(right side)

Side Plank Hold - Left Side

Side Plank Hold

(left side)

- DURATION: 30 seconds per side/ 1 side at a time

- NOTES:

- When you are in side plank, you can push down with palm to engage your shoulders. Palm and elbow align horizontally, elbow and armpit align vertically.

- Shoulder-to-shoulder should be flat across. Make sure non-planking shoulder stays back.

Side Plank Hold - Right Side

Side Plank Hold

(right side)

AFTER LAST SET, GO DIRECTLY INTO...


PART #04

Reach and Back Jumping Jack

Reach and Back Jumping Jack

- REPS: 20

- SETS: 1

- NOTES:

- Keep core tight as your hips move back and your arms reach forward.

- The “Reach and Back” portion of the exercise should be slow and controlled. The jumping jack is fast.


AFTER LAST SET, GO DIRECTLY INTO...


PART #05

Palm-to-heel Sit Ups

Palm-to-toe-sit-ups

- REPS: 10 per side/ alternating with each rep

- SETS: 2

- REST BETWEEN SETS: 1 minute

- NOTES:

- Torso should remain elongated during sit up. You are bending at the waist to touch the palm to toe.

- Bend your knees as much as you need to but as little as possible.

AFTER LAST SET, GO DIRECTLY INTO...


PART #06

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Reach and Back Jumping Jack

- REPS: 20

- SETS: 1

- NOTES:

- Keep core tight as your hips move back and your arms reach forward.

- The “Reach and Back” portion of the exercise should be slow and controlled. The jumping jack is fast.



COOL DOWN

HIP FLEXOR STRETCH - LEFT SIDE

- Hold each position for 5 seconds

HIP FLEXOR STRETCH - RIGHT SIDE

- Hold each position for 5 seconds

Reach Under and Open

Reach Under and Open

- REPS: 5 per side (10 in total) with 3-count hold

Knee Roll Overs

Knee Roll Overs

- REPS: 5 per side (10 in total) with 3-count hold

Hold for 10 seconds

Hold for 10 seconds

Hold for 10 seconds

Hold for 10 seconds

Hold for 10 seconds

Hold for 10 seconds

Hold for 10 seconds

Hold for 10 seconds


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