Universal Strength Level 1

Workout
Mechanical
LLT
LMT
ULT
UMT
GPR
GAR
LPR
LAR
HISS
HIIT
SISS
SIIT

Warm-Up Blocks

Universal Mobility #1
Tri-Set x 1

Generic hip, spine and shoulder mobility

ULT
Shoulder CAR’s
reps 10
0
Tempo controlled
Desk mobility - This movement aims to open up space within the shoulder joint. Complete this movement in a slow, controlled manner. Try and minimise body movement everywhere besides the shoulder joint.
Set Reps Tempo
1 10 Controlled
UMT
Hip CAR’s
reps 10
Tempo controlled
Minimise any movement through the rest of the body
Set Reps Tempo
1 10 Controlled
UMT
Thoracic spine archer mobility
reps 10
Tempo controlled
Lying on your side, lift your top knee to 90 degrees and lower to the floor Reach your arms straight out in front Keeping your bottom arm and shoulder planted, open the top arm across the body to the other side You want to feel a stretch through your upper back Do not let the top knee lift throughout the movement Reset and repeat
Set Reps Tempo
1 10 Controlled

Universal Activation #1
Tri-Set x 1

Universal 3 exercise activation

ULT
Dead Bug – Legs only
reps 10
Tempo controlled
Lying on your back bring your knees up to a 90 degree angle Reach your arms up towards the ceiling Slowly extend one leg out keeping control of the pelvis Cue: pull your belly button into the floor Brace your core and bring the leg back into the starting position Alternate legs for the desired time and reps
Set Reps Tempo
1 10 Controlled
ULT
Glute Bridge
reps 10
Tempo controlled
Lying on your back, bring your feet up to create a 90 degree angle at the knee Driving through the heel of the foot, push the hips up towards the ceiling Squeeze your core throughout the movement
Set Reps Tempo
1 10 Controlled
UMT
Perfect Stretch
reps 10
Tempo controlled
Start in a tall standing position Reach hands to floor and walk out into a push up position Bring your right foot to the outside of your right hand Then open your right hand up and point it to the ceiling Switch sides and repeat Walk back in on hands Repeat
Set Reps Tempo
1 10 Controlled

Workout Blocks

Universal Intensity Block #1
Superset x 1

UMT
Squat to Lateral Lunge with Forward Reach
time 10
Rest
Squat to Lateral Lunge with Forward Reach
Set Time Rest
1 10 h:m:s (h:m:s)
UMT
Skater Jumps
time 10
Rest
Continuously jumping side to side for desired time or reps
Set Time Rest
1 10 h:m:s (h:m:s)

Universal Strength Block #1
Circuit x 1

UMT
Split Squat
reps 10
Rest
- Set up in a long step stance with feet should width apart -Drop the back knee to floor whilst maintaining 60+ % of your weight in your front leg - Lightly touch the back knee to the ground and drive back into start position.
Set Reps Rest
1 10 (h:m:s)
ULT
Push Up
reps 10
Lie face down hands a comfortable width at shoulder height. Take a diaphragmatic breath and draw your belly button inwards. Exhale through pursed lips pushing yourself up to a plank position keeping your head and spine in alignment. Inhale as you lower back to the ground. Repeat for the prescribed number of reps. Easier option: Raise your hands onto a platform eg. a bench Harder option: Raise your feet onto and elevated platform eg. a bench
Set Reps
1 10
ULT
Prone Back Extensions
reps 10
Lying face down on the floor with arms to the side and forward Lifting the head first, elevate the chest up off the ground maintaining tension through the body Push the hands up above the head and control back Reset and complete for set number of reps
Set Reps
1 10
LLT
Suitcase Carry
reps 10
Rest
Standing in a tall upright position, find a challenging weight (dumbbell, kettlebell or other) and hold in each hand Slowly walk for the prescribed distance/time Keep the core engaged and stand as tall as possible
Set Reps Rest
1 10 (h:m:s)

Cool Down Blocks

Cool Down Block
Horizontal Loading

ULT
Functional Breathing
Recovery breathing protocol
Set Time
1 2 minutes h:m:s