This workout will focus on the hips and glutes, back and shoulders.
(AS) Strength Endurance Block C
Workout
Mechanical
LLT
LMT
ULT
UMT
GPR
GAR
LPR
LAR
HISS
HIIT
SISS
SIIT
Warm-Up Blocks
Warmup Block
Horizontal Loading
(AS) Strength Endurance C Supersets Lunge, Back, Glutes and Shoulders
Superset
x 4
This program will block is aimed at getting you stronger and more resilient to athletically handle the life stresses of motherhood. The program emphasizes the core and pelvic floor.
You will complete 4 supersets for 8 total exercises, resting for 2 minutes after each group.
Challenge yourself with the weight on the first exercise and explore range of motion on the second exercise.
LMT
(AS) Wide Stance Db Lateral Shift LMT
reps
5-8
load
heavy
reps
5-8
load
heavy
The wide foot position upregulates the pelvic floor and the shift strengthens the quads and adductors.
Set | Reps | Load |
---|---|---|
1 | 5-8 | Heavy |
2 | 5-8 | Heavy |
3 | 5-8 | Heavy |
4 | 5-8 | Heavy |
LMT
(AS) Lateral Lunge with Db Pick Up to Overhead LMT
reps
10 per side
load
light
Rest
reps
10 per side
load
light
Rest
This exercise works on picking an object up from an odd position and brining it overhead.
Set | Reps | Load | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 per side | Light | (h:m:s) |
2 | 10 per side | Light | (h:m:s) |
3 | 10 per side | Light | (h:m:s) |
4 | 10 per side | Light | 2 min (h:m:s) |
LLT
(AS) Band Row LLT
reps
8
load
heavy
reps
8
load
heavy
This exercise strengthens the mid back.
Set | Reps | Load |
---|---|---|
1 | 8 | Heavy |
2 | 8 | Heavy |
3 | 8 | Heavy |
4 | 8 | Heavy |
LMT
(AS) Front Lunge with Db Rotation LMT
reps
10 per side
load
light
Rest
reps
10 per side
load
light
Rest
This exercise challenges the core and upper back.
Set | Reps | Load | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 per side | Light | (h:m:s) |
2 | 10 per side | Light | (h:m:s) |
3 | 10 per side | Light | (h:m:s) |
4 | 10 per side | Light | 2 min (h:m:s) |
LLT
(AS) Staggered Stance Db Deadlift LLT
reps
6
load
heavy
reps
6
load
heavy
This exercise adds a load to a decoupling exercise for the hips. Fantastic for pelvic floor.
Set | Reps | Load |
---|---|---|
1 | 6 | Heavy |
2 | 6 | Heavy |
3 | 6 | Heavy |
4 | 6 | Heavy |
LMT
(AS) Opposite Side Rotational One Arm Db Deadshift LMT
reps
10 per side
load
moderate
Rest
reps
10 per side
load
moderate
Rest
This odd position exercise strengthens the glutes and pelvic floor.
Set | Reps | Load | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 per side | Moderate | (h:m:s) |
2 | 10 per side | Moderate | (h:m:s) |
3 | 10 per side | Moderate | (h:m:s) |
4 | 10 per side | Moderate | 2 min (h:m:s) |