Prepare your workout
- Equipment
- Wall, Fixed support and Exercise mat
- 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.
Quadruped single-arm raise
1 × 6 gentle repetitions
Place hands below shoulders and knees below hips on a mat. Slide one hand forward and lift slightly if your torso stays still. Return it below your shoulder with control and alternate.
What you train: Trains trunk stability when one hand leaves the floor.
Watch video ↗Quadruped leg slide
1 × 6 gentle repetitions
Start on hands and knees, with hands below shoulders. Slide one leg back, keeping its toes on the floor. Slide the foot back until your knee rests, then change sides.
What you train: Trains trunk and pelvic control as one leg slides along the floor.
Watch video ↗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 ↗
STEP BY STEP
Your complete workout
10 exercises01Shoulder circles
Additional exercise
1 × 6
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 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
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 ↗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 ↗03Arms-only dead bug
Train
2 × 8
How to do it- Lie on your back, knees bent, feet grounded and arms towards the ceiling.
- Move one arm back towards your head while gently breathing out.
- Return upward and alternate, preserving your natural back position.
What it trainsTrains trunk control while moving an arm with feet supported.
- 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 knees bent and feet grounded. Exhale while moving one arm back within a comfortable range; return and alternate.
Technique cueShorten the arm range if ribs lift or your back moves.
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
- Forcefully pressing your back into the floor or holding your breath.
View exercise guide ↗How to do it- Lie on your back with knees bent and both feet grounded.
- Slide one heel away without moving your pelvis.
- Bring it back with control and alternate legs.
What it trainsTrains abdominal control while one leg moves and your pelvis stays steady.
- 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 back with your knees bent and both feet on the floor. Slide one heel away and bring it back without moving your pelvis. Alternate sides.
Technique cueExhale gently as the foot slides away; shorten the range if your back arches.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Slide your foot a shorter distance.
- To progress
- Gradually increase the range of movement while maintaining control.
- Avoid this mistake
- Arching your back or holding your breath to reach further.
View exercise guide ↗How to do it- Start on hands and knees, with hands below shoulders.
- Reach one arm forward and the opposite leg back without rotating your pelvis.
- Return your hand and knee with control, then change sides.
What it trainsTrains trunk stability and opposite arm-leg coordination.
- 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 your opposite arm and leg without rotating your torso. Return and alternate sides.
Technique cueReach long rather than lifting your leg above your trunk.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Slide just one leg along the floor.
- To progress
- Hold the position for two or three seconds.
- Avoid this mistake
- Lifting your leg too high and arching your back.
View exercise guide ↗How to do it- Place hands on the wall at shoulder height and straighten your arms.
- Step slightly back, aligning head, trunk and hips without sagging.
- Breathe through the hold and step forward to finish.
What it trainsTrains trunk alignment while the wall supports part of your weight.
- 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
Place your hands on the wall at shoulder height, with your arms straight but elbows unlocked. Move your feet slightly away and keep your head, torso and hips aligned as you breathe.
Technique cueKeep elbows straight without locking; stop before your posture changes.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Move your feet closer to the wall and reduce the time.
- To progress
- Move your feet a little further away while maintaining control.
- Avoid this mistake
- Letting your waist sag or holding your breath.
View exercise guide ↗07Knee raise with trunk control
Additional exercise
1 × 6
How to do it- Stand beside a fixed support with one hand nearby.
- Slowly raise one knee as far as your trunk remains upright.
- Lower with control and alternate without swaying.
What it trainsTrains single-leg balance and trunk 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
With one hand near a stable support, slowly raise one knee and lower without leaning your torso. Alternate legs.
Technique cueLift lower if you need to lean or lose stability.
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
- Arching your back or swaying.
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 ↗09Bent-knee fall-out with stable pelvis
Additional exercise
1 × 6 openings per side
How to do it- Lie on your back, head supported, knees bent and feet together on the floor.
- Slowly open one knee sideways only as far as your pelvis stays still.
- Return to centre and alternate while breathing normally.
What it trainsTrains abdominal and pelvic control while one hip moves.
- Rest
- Rest 45 s or longer until control returns.
- Tempo
- Open and return slowly, without rotating your pelvis or holding your breath
The movement, step by step
Lie on your back, head supported, knees bent and feet together on the floor. Slowly open one knee sideways without rotating your pelvis. Return to centre and alternate while breathing normally.
Technique cueKeep the opposite knee and foot still; the pelvis does not follow.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Reduce the knee opening and return before your pelvis moves.
- To progress
- Gradually increase range only while your pelvis remains still and breathing stays comfortable.
- Avoid this mistake
- Dropping your knee, rotating your pelvis or holding your breath.
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 ↗
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.