Prepare your workout
- Equipment
- Fixed bench, Step and Dry floor; Stable wall for supplementary exercises
- Before you choose
- Choose a variation and load you can control. Match the range to your ability.
- Intensity
- Keep 2–3 reps in reserve and extend rest if needed.
- 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.
Unloaded hip hinge
1 × 6 gentle repetitions
Stand a short distance in front of a wall, facing away, knees slightly bent. Send your hips back to lightly touch the wall as you hinge forward. Push through your feet to stand without moving them.
What you train: Teaches hip-back movement and trunk coordination before loaded hinging.
Watch video ↗Bodyweight squat
1 × 6 gentle repetitions
Stand with your feet comfortably apart. Bend your hips and knees with weight shared between both feet. Push through the floor and straighten your legs to stand.
What you train: Strengthens legs and glutes and trains hip-knee coordination when lowering.
Watch video ↗Supported lateral weight shift
1 × 6 gentle repetitions
Stand with feet slightly apart and one hand on a fixed support. Shift weight to one side, bending that knee without lifting either foot. Return through centre with control and repeat the same range on the other side.
What you train: Trains sideways weight transfer and foot control.
Watch video ↗
STEP BY STEP
Your complete workout
9 exercises01Stable step-up
2 × 8 each side
How to do it- Place your whole foot on a low, firm, non-slip step.
- Push through that leg to raise your body onto the step.
- Step down slowly, controlling the foot that meets the floor.
What it trainsStrengthens the supporting leg and trains control on steps.
- Rest
- Rest about 60 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
- Tempo
- Slow, controlled movement
The movement, step by step
Place your whole foot on a low, sturdy step. Step up with control and lower without dropping.
Technique cueChoose a height you can manage without momentum.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Use hand support and a lower step.
- To progress
- Add light weight once you can control both sides.
- Avoid this mistake
- Using an unstable chair or pushing off mainly with the lower foot.
View exercise guide ↗How to do it- Place your hands on a fixed, firm bench and extend your legs behind you.
- Bend your elbows to lower your chest without dropping your hips.
- Push through your hands to straighten your arms.
What it trainsStrengthens the chest and triceps while training trunk control during pushing.
- Rest
- Rest about 60 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
- Tempo
- Slow, controlled movement
The movement, step by step
Place your hands on a fixed, sturdy surface. Lower your chest towards it, then push up while keeping your body aligned.
Technique cueKeep your head, trunk and hips aligned throughout.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Use a higher support.
- To progress
- Gradually lower the height of the support.
- Avoid this mistake
- Letting your hips drop or flaring your elbows too far out.
View exercise guide ↗03Reverse lunge
2 × 6 each side
How to do it- Stand with your feet comfortably apart.
- Step back and bend both knees to lower your pelvis with control.
- Push through the front foot to return; steady yourself before alternating.
What it trainsStrengthens the glutes and quadriceps and trains balance while stepping back.
- Rest
- Rest about 60 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
- Tempo
- Slow, controlled movement
The movement, step by step
Step backwards, bend both knees and return to your starting stance. Alternate sides, pausing in a stable position.
Technique cueKeep the front knee following the direction of your foot.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Do a supported split squat.
- To progress
- Add dumbbells while maintaining the same control.
- Avoid this mistake
- Rushing the movement or letting your knee collapse inwards.
View exercise guide ↗04Supported side leg raise
2 × 8 each side
How to do it- 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 it trainsStrengthens the side hip muscles and trains pelvic control.
- Rest
- Rest about 30 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
- Tempo
- Slow, controlled movement
The movement, step by step
Hold a fixed support and lift one leg a little to the side without leaning your torso. Lower slowly and complete both sides.
Technique cueKeep your pelvis forward and your toes from turning outward.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Lift your leg less and use both hands.
- To progress
- Add a one-second pause without losing your posture.
- Avoid this mistake
- Swaying your torso or rotating your foot to lift higher.
View exercise guide ↗05Single-leg calf raise
2 × 8 each side
How to do it- Hold a firm support and shift your weight onto one foot.
- Raise that heel without swinging your body.
- Lower slowly until the heel rests, then change legs.
What it trainsStrengthens each calf and trains control on one foot.
- Rest
- Rest about 45 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
- Tempo
- Slow, controlled movement
The movement, step by step
Hold a support and raise the heel of your standing leg. Lower slowly, then complete the other side.
Technique cueRise only as high as you can keep your ankle stable.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Use both feet.
- To progress
- Hold a light dumbbell while keeping your support.
- Avoid this mistake
- Bouncing to complete the final repetitions.
View exercise guide ↗06Supported tandem balance
2 × 20 s with each foot in front
How to do it- Stand beside a wall or fixed support with one foot in front of the other.
- Leave enough space to remain stable and hold the position.
- Separate your feet with control and change the front foot.
What it trainsTrains balance with a narrow stance and support nearby.
- Rest
- Rest about 30 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
- Tempo
- Slow, controlled movement
The movement, step by step
Stand beside a wall or fixed support. Place one foot in front of the other, leaving enough space to feel stable. Hold for a few seconds, then switch the front foot.
Technique cueLook forward and keep support within reach.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Widen your stance and hold the support with both hands.
- To progress
- Bring your feet a little closer together, keeping one hand on the support.
- Avoid this mistake
- Closing your eyes, removing support too soon or holding until you lose stability.
View exercise guide ↗07Active walking
4 comfortable minutes
How to do it- Choose a clear, safe area and start walking at a comfortable pace.
- Take regular steps with your arms moving naturally.
- Keep a pace that allows conversation and slow down to finish.
What it trainsWarms up the body and trains arm-leg coordination while walking.
- Rest
- Pause or slow down whenever needed.
- Tempo
- Comfortable, continuous pace
The movement, step by step
Walk at a comfortable pace in a safe place, coordinating your arms and legs.
Technique cueAdjust your speed to how you feel, without aiming for exhaustion.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Reduce the speed or duration.
- To progress
- Gradually increase your pace if you still feel comfortable.
- Avoid this mistake
- Increasing your pace without paying attention to how you feel.
View exercise guide ↗08Shoulder circles
Additional exercise
1 × 5
How to do it- Sit or stand with your arms relaxed at your sides.
- Make small, slow shoulder circles backwards.
- Reverse direction, then let your shoulders relax.
What it trainsGently mobilises the shoulders and shoulder blades before activity.
- Rest
- Rest 30 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
Sitting or standing, let your arms relax. Make small, slow circles with your shoulders backwards, then forwards.
Technique cueKeep your head still and breathe naturally.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Make smaller circles.
- To progress
- Make the circles larger only within a comfortable range of movement.
- Avoid this mistake
- Moving abruptly or tensing your neck.
View exercise guide ↗09Supported ankle mobility
Additional exercise
1 × 5
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 30 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 ↗
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FINISH THE SESSIONFinish and prepare your next step.
Finish with 3 minutes of gentle movement. Duration is approximate: extend breaks when needed and review recovery.
How to progress
First complete repetitions with good technique. In another session increase only reps, range or a small amount of load. Reduce work if recovery worsens.
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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.