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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Universal Strength Block #1
Circuit
x 1
UMT
Split Squat
reps
10
Rest
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
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 |
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1 | 10 |