This is an at home strength session that you will be able to complete with no equipment.
Universal Strength Level 2
Workout
Mechanical
LLT
LMT
ULT
UMT
GPR
GAR
LPR
LAR
HISS
HIIT
SISS
SIIT
Warm-Up Blocks
Universal Mobility #1
Tri-Set
x 2
Generic hip, spine and shoulder mobility
ULT
Shoulder CAR’s
reps
6 each direction, each side
0
Tempo
controlled
reps
6 each direction, each side
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 | 6 each direction, each side | Controlled |
2 | 6 each direction, each side | Controlled |
UMT
Hip CAR’s
reps
6 each direction, each side
Tempo
controlled
reps
6 each direction, each side
Tempo
controlled
Minimise any movement through the rest of the body
Set | Reps | Tempo |
---|---|---|
1 | 6 each direction, each side | Controlled |
2 | 6 each direction, each side | Controlled |
UMT
Thoracic spine archer mobility
reps
10 each side
Tempo
controlled
reps
10 each side
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 each side | Controlled |
2 | 10 each side | Controlled |
Universal Strength Activation Level 2
Tri-Set
x 2
ULT
Dead Bug
reps
10
Tempo
controlled
reps
10
Tempo
controlled
* Lying on your back
* Knees to table top
* Extend the opposite arm and leg at the same time
* Keep the spine in neutral
Set | Reps | Tempo |
---|---|---|
1 | 10 | Controlled |
2 | 10 | Controlled |
ULT
Single Leg Glute Bridge
reps
10-15
reps
10-15
Lying on your back, bring your feet up to create a 90 degree angle at the knee.
Maintaining the bend knee position, lift one leg off the ground
Driving through the heel of the foot, push the hips up towards the ceiling
Squeeze your core throughout
Set | Reps |
---|---|
1 | 10-15 |
2 | 10-15 |
UMT
Perfect Stretch
reps
8
reps
8
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 |
---|---|
1 | 8 |
2 | 8 |
Workout Blocks
Universal Strength intensity Level 2
Superset
x 3
UMT
Skater Jumps
time
30 seconds
Rest
10 seconds
time
30 seconds
Rest
10 seconds
Continuously jumping side to side for desired time or reps
Set | Time | Rest |
---|---|---|
1 | 30 seconds h:m:s | 10 seconds (h:m:s) |
2 | 30 seconds h:m:s | 10 seconds (h:m:s) |
3 | 30 seconds h:m:s | 10 seconds (h:m:s) |
LMT
Rainbow Fake Slam
time
30 seconds
Rest
10 seconds
time
30 seconds
Rest
10 seconds
Using any kind of ball, start in a standing position with the ball at one hip
Rotate up overhead to the other side pivoting feet
Move as if you are planning to slam the ball but don't release
Alternate sides in an explosive fashion.
Set | Time | Rest |
---|---|---|
1 | 30 seconds h:m:s | 10 seconds (h:m:s) |
2 | 30 seconds h:m:s | 10 seconds (h:m:s) |
3 | 30 seconds h:m:s | 10 seconds (h:m:s) |
Universal Strength - Level 2 Main Block 1/2
Superset
x 4
LLT
Bulgarian Split Squat
reps
10+
intensity
7-8
Tempo
controlled
reps
10+
intensity
7-8
Tempo
controlled
Standing in a lunge with your rear foot resting on a bench arms out to the side with palms facing forwards.
Drawing your belly button in towards your spine bend your front knee to lower your rear knee to the floor whilst keeping your trunk vertical.
Return to standing and repeat
Set | Reps | Intensity | Tempo |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 10+ | 7-8 RPE | Controlled |
2 | 10+ | 7-8 RPE | Controlled |
3 | 10+ | 7-8 RPE | Controlled |
4 | 10+ | 7-8 RPE | Controlled |
LLT
Single Leg Hip Thrust
reps
10+
intensity
7-8
Tempo
controlled
reps
10+
intensity
7-8
Tempo
controlled
Using a bench, or similar, place the corner of the bench just below the shoulder blades.
Bring the feet in towards the body so your shins are pointing towards the ceiling
Lift one leg off the ground
Keeping the spine straight, lower the hips to the ground, pause then bring them up as high as you can
Squeeze through your glutes
Repeat
Set | Reps | Intensity | Tempo |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 10+ | 7-8 RPE | Controlled |
2 | 10+ | 7-8 RPE | Controlled |
3 | 10+ | 7-8 RPE | Controlled |
4 | 10+ | 7-8 RPE | Controlled |
Universal Strength - Level 2 Main Block 2/2
Tri-Set
x 3
ULT
Yoga Push Up
reps
10
Tempo
controlled
reps
10
Tempo
controlled
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
Once in the tall plank position, pike your hips back and reach through your shoulder blades
Inhale as you lower back to the ground.
Repeat for the prescribed number of reps
Set | Reps | Tempo |
---|---|---|
1 | 10 | Controlled |
2 | 10 | Controlled |
3 | 10 | Controlled |
ULT
Prone Back Extensions
reps
10
Tempo
controlled
reps
10
Tempo
controlled
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 | Tempo |
---|---|---|
1 | 10 | Controlled |
2 | 10 | Controlled |
3 | 10 | Controlled |
LLT
Suitcase carry w/ knee drive
reps
20 steps
intensity
7
Tempo
slow
reps
20 steps
intensity
7
Tempo
slow
Standing in a tall upright position, find a challenging weight (dumbbell, kettlebell or other)
Slowly walk for the prescribed distance/time driving the knee up to hip height with each step
Keep the core engaged and stand as tall as possible
Set | Reps | Intensity | Tempo |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 20 steps | 7 RPE | Slow |
2 | 20 steps | 7 RPE | Slow |
3 | 20 steps | 7 RPE | Slow |