Prepare your workout
- Equipment
- Backpack, Cushion, Chair and Exercise mat; Clear gym space
- Before you choose
- General option for adults. Check each exercise's equipment and avoid improvised supports.
- Intensity
- Comfortable load with about 3 reps in reserve. You need not complete every set if technique worsens or you become tired.
- Warm-up
- Before the session, complete one gentle round of the three listed movements. Allow about 6 minutes for preparation, transitions and rehearsing the first exercise; extend this if needed. Rehearse the first exercise with light resistance before its sets, keeping breathing comfortable.
Duration is approximate. Prepare your equipment and take the indicated rests; needing more rest can make the workout longer.
PREPARE TO MOVEYour warm-up
Start with this gentle preparation before your working sets. The listed duration includes the warm-up.
Knee-raise march
60–90 s at a comfortable pace
Stand in a clear area to march on the spot or move slowly forward. Raise one knee comfortably, coordinating the opposite arm. Place the foot down with control and alternate in a steady rhythm.
What you train: Trains arm-leg coordination and balance while raising each knee.
Watch video ↗Supported standing hip extension
1 × 5 gentle repetitions per side
Stand beside a firm support and hold it for stability. Move one leg slightly back without leaning your trunk. Return with control and complete the other side.
What you train: Strengthens the glutes through hip extension with a still trunk.
Watch video ↗Supported side leg raise
1 × 5 gentle repetitions per side
Stand holding a fixed support with both feet facing forward. Lift one leg slightly sideways without leaning your trunk. Lower slowly and complete the other side.
What you train: Strengthens the side hip muscles and trains pelvic control.
Watch video ↗
STEP BY STEP
Your complete workout
10 exercises01Supported ankle mobility
Additional exercise
1 × 6
How to do it- Place one foot near a wall with the whole sole grounded.
- Move your knee forward in line with your toes, keeping the heel down.
- Return slowly and repeat with the other ankle.
What it trainsTrains ankle mobility with the foot grounded.
- Rest
- Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
- Tempo
- Controlled, without holding your breath
- Effort reserve
- RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
The movement, step by step
With your foot planted near a wall, move your knee forwards without lifting your heel. Return and repeat.
Technique cueStay within a comfortable range; your knee need not touch the wall.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Move your foot closer to the wall.
- To progress
- Move your foot slightly further away if you can keep your heel down.
- Avoid this mistake
- Forcing your ankle or rotating your foot to gain distance.
View exercise guide ↗02Quadruped hip rock-back
Additional exercise
1 × 6
How to do it- Start on hands and knees on a mat with a steady back.
- Slowly move your hips towards your heels without lifting your hands.
- Gently bring your hips back over your knees.
What it trainsTrains hip mobility with hand and knee support and little weight on the legs.
- Rest
- Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
- Tempo
- Controlled, without holding your breath
- Effort reserve
- RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
The movement, step by step
From your hands and knees, slowly move your hips backwards and return to the starting position.
Technique cueStop where your hips and knees remain comfortable.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Reduce the movement and pad your knees.
- To progress
- Add a brief pause at the back.
- Avoid this mistake
- Forcing a painful stretch.
View exercise guide ↗03Seated cushion squeeze
Train
2 × 8
How to do it- Sit with feet grounded and a cushion between your knees.
- Gently press it with both knees while keeping feet down.
- Hold five seconds while breathing, then fully relax.
What it trainsWorks the inner-thigh adductors through a sustained contraction.
- Rest
- Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
- Tempo
- Controlled, without holding your breath
- Effort reserve
- RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
The movement, step by step
Sit with feet grounded and a cushion between your knees. Gently squeeze for five seconds and fully relax.
Technique cueUse moderate force without tensing your whole body.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Reduce resistance and range; keep the movement comfortable and controlled.
- To progress
- Once you complete the prescribed amount with control, add one or two repetitions; then slightly increase resistance.
- Avoid this mistake
- Squeezing maximally or lifting feet off the floor.
View exercise guide ↗04Side-lying lower-leg raise
Train
2 × 8
How to do it- Lie on your side; cross the upper leg and plant its foot in front of the straight lower leg.
- Raise the lower leg a few centimetres with pelvis and trunk still.
- Lower slowly without dropping or using momentum.
What it trainsWorks the lower leg's inner-thigh adductors.
- Rest
- Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
- Tempo
- Controlled, without holding your breath
- Effort reserve
- RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
The movement, step by step
Lie on your side, crossing the upper leg with its foot planted in front. Raise the straight lower leg a few centimetres and lower slowly.
Technique cueA small lift is enough; you need not raise your trunk.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Reduce resistance and range; keep the movement comfortable and controlled.
- To progress
- Once you complete the prescribed amount with control, add one or two repetitions; then slightly increase resistance.
- Avoid this mistake
- Lifting your trunk or using momentum.
View exercise guide ↗05Wide-stance squat
Train
2 × 8
How to do it- Stand slightly wider than shoulder width with toes turned a little outward.
- Bend hips and knees, keeping knees in line with toes.
- Push through both feet to stand without bringing knees together.
What it trainsWorks glutes, quadriceps and adductors in a wide stance.
- Rest
- Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
- Tempo
- Controlled, without holding your breath
- Effort reserve
- RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
The movement, step by step
Stand slightly wider than shoulder width with toes slightly outward. Bend hips and knees, then stand. Match width to your mobility.
Technique cueMatch stance width to your mobility; it need not be extreme.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Reduce resistance and range; keep the movement comfortable and controlled.
- To progress
- Once you complete the prescribed amount with control, add one or two repetitions; then slightly increase resistance.
- Avoid this mistake
- Forcing an excessively wide stance.
View exercise guide ↗06Backpack goblet squat
Train
2 × 8
How to do it- Hug a light, closed backpack to your chest with contents secured and feet firm.
- Bend hips and knees to a comfortable depth with heels grounded.
- Push through both feet to stand, keeping the bag close.
What it trainsWorks quadriceps and glutes with a load in front.
- Rest
- Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
- Tempo
- Controlled, without holding your breath
- Effort reserve
- RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
The movement, step by step
Hug a backpack with secured contents to your chest. Bend hips and knees through a comfortable range, then stand.
Technique cueKeep knees following feet and bag contents still.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Reduce resistance and range; keep the movement comfortable and controlled.
- To progress
- Once you complete the prescribed amount with control, add one or two repetitions; then slightly increase resistance.
- Avoid this mistake
- Allowing the load to move or knees to collapse inward.
View exercise guide ↗07Adductor rock-back
Additional exercise
1 × 6
How to do it- From hands and knees, extend one leg sideways with its foot grounded.
- Move your hips slightly back until you feel gentle inner-thigh tension.
- Return forward with control, then change sides.
What it trainsTrains hip mobility and gently stretches the inner thighs.
- Rest
- Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
- Tempo
- Controlled, without holding your breath
- Effort reserve
- RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
The movement, step by step
From your hands and knees, extend one leg to the side with your foot on the floor. Move your hips back a little, then return.
Technique cueKeep your hips facing forward rather than turning towards the extended leg.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Shorten the range of movement or return to the basic rocking movement.
- To progress
- Add a gentle pause at the end of the movement.
- Avoid this mistake
- Rotating your pelvis or forcing the inner thigh.
View exercise guide ↗08Glute bridge
Additional exercise
1 × 6
How to do it- Lie on your back with knees bent and both feet grounded.
- Push through your feet and raise your pelvis, gently squeezing your glutes.
- Lower your pelvis with control onto the mat.
What it trainsStrengthens the glutes through hip extension from the floor.
- Rest
- Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
- Tempo
- Controlled, without holding your breath
- Effort reserve
- RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
The movement, step by step
Lie with your feet on the floor and knees bent. Lift your pelvis and lower with control.
Technique cueStop rising when your hips and trunk are aligned.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Use a smaller range of movement.
- To progress
- Add a two-second pause at the top.
- Avoid this mistake
- Lifting your pelvis by overextending your back.
View exercise guide ↗09Side-lying clam
Additional exercise
1 × 6
How to do it- Lie on your side, knees bent, feet together and pelvis facing forward.
- Open the upper knee without separating feet or rolling the pelvis back.
- Lower slowly while keeping your trunk still.
What it trainsWorks the outer hip and side-lying pelvic control.
- Rest
- Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
- Tempo
- Controlled, without holding your breath
- Effort reserve
- RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
The movement, step by step
Lie on your side with knees bent and feet together. Open the upper knee without rotating your pelvis, then return slowly.
Technique cueStop opening as soon as your pelvis starts rolling back.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Reduce resistance and range; keep the movement comfortable and controlled.
- To progress
- Once you complete the prescribed amount with control, add one or two repetitions; then slightly increase resistance.
- Avoid this mistake
- Rolling backwards to open further.
View exercise guide ↗10Calm standing breathing
Additional exercise
1 × 6
How to do it- Stand with feet firm, knees relaxed and shoulders down.
- Breathe in comfortably without shrugging or maximally filling your lungs.
- Exhale slowly and repeat the cycles in your session.
What it trainsPractises calm standing breathing and awareness of chest and rib movement.
- Rest
- Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
- Tempo
- Controlled, without holding your breath
- Effort reserve
- RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
The movement, step by step
With feet firm and knees relaxed, inhale without shrugging and exhale slowly. Complete five comfortable cycles.
Technique cueUse a natural rhythm without forcing air in or out.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Reduce resistance and range; keep the movement comfortable and controlled.
- To progress
- Once you complete the prescribed amount with control, add one or two repetitions; then slightly increase resistance.
- Avoid this mistake
- Becoming dizzy through breathing too fast.
View exercise guide ↗
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FINISH THE SESSIONFinish and prepare your next step.
Walk slowly and breathe comfortably for 2–3 minutes. Allow at least one recovery day before repeating hard strength work for the same muscle group.
Open workout in the app →General routines for adults. If you have a health condition, an injury, are pregnant or have medical instructions, consult your professional before starting and ask for adaptations. Stop if you experience pain, dizziness or unusual breathlessness.