Prepare your workout
- Equipment
- Wall, Fixed table 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.
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 ↗Side-lying thoracic rotation
1 × 5 gentle repetitions per side
Lie on your side with knees bent and arms in front. Open the upper arm backwards with a gentle rotation of your chest. Close the arm slowly; complete both sides.
What you train: Trains upper-back rotation while your pelvis remains supported.
Watch video ↗Unloaded neck mobility
1 × 6 gentle repetitions
Sit or stand, shoulders relaxed, looking forward with chin at a natural height. Slowly turn your head comfortably to one side without moving your trunk. Return to centre and turn the other way without circling.
What you train: Trains controlled neck rotation within a comfortable range.
Watch video ↗
STEP BY STEP
Your complete workout
10 exercises01Gentle wrist mobility
Additional exercise
1 × 6
How to do it- With relaxed arms, gently open and close your hands without maximum squeezing.
- Make small wrist circles within a comfortable range.
- Reverse direction and finish by relaxing hands and forearms.
What it trainsMobilises hands and wrists before gripping or weight-bearing exercises.
- 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
Relax your arms, open and close hands, and make small, comfortable wrist circles in both directions.
Technique cueKeep movement gentle without forcing end ranges.
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
- Moving your wrist into a painful end position.
View exercise guide ↗02Shoulder 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 ↗How to do it- Place your hands on the wall at chest height and step slightly back.
- Bend your elbows to bring your chest towards the wall, keeping your body aligned.
- Push away to straighten your arms and return.
What it trainsStrengthens the chest, triceps and shoulders with less load than floor push-ups.
- 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 at chest height. Bend your elbows to move towards the wall, then push back to the start.
Technique cueMove your whole body together, rather than just your head.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Move your feet closer to the wall.
- To progress
- Progress to a lower, fixed surface.
- Avoid this mistake
- Letting your waist sag or moving only your head forwards.
View exercise guide ↗04Incline push-up
Train
2 × 8
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 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 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 ↗05Kneeling push-up
Train
2 × 8
How to do it- Rest hands and knees on a mat, body aligned from knees to head.
- Bend elbows to lower chest with hips and trunk aligned.
- Push through the floor without jutting your head.
What it trainsWorks chest and triceps with less load than a full push-up.
- 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
Rest on hands and knees with a straight line from knees to head. Bend elbows to lower your chest, then push back.
Technique cueLower chest and hips together with comfortable elbow positioning.
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
- Bending only at the hips or jutting your head forward.
View exercise guide ↗06Palm press at chest height
Train
2 × 8
How to do it- Sit or stand, palms together before your chest and shoulders relaxed.
- Press palms moderately together without moving hands.
- Hold for five seconds while breathing, then fully release.
What it trainsActivates the chest through sustained palm pressure without equipment.
- 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 or stand with palms together before your chest. Press moderately for five seconds while breathing, then fully release.
Technique cueKeep shoulders down and pressure comfortable.
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
- Holding your breath or squeezing maximally.
View exercise guide ↗07Wall shoulder-blade control
Additional exercise
1 × 6
How to do it- Place hands on a wall at shoulder height with elbows straight.
- Let your chest move slightly towards the wall as shoulder blades approach.
- Push the wall away to spread shoulder blades without bending elbows.
What it trainsTrains shoulder-blade control as the chest approaches and leaves the wall.
- 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 hands on a wall at shoulder height. With elbows straight, let the chest move slightly closer, then push away to spread your shoulder blades.
Technique cueMove your shoulder blades with straight arms and a stable waist.
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
- Sagging through your waist.
View exercise guide ↗08Seated shoulder-blade squeeze
Additional exercise
1 × 6
How to do it- Sit with feet grounded, arms relaxed and shoulders away from ears.
- Gently bring shoulder blades together without arching or lifting your chest.
- Hold three seconds, then fully relax.
What it trainsPractises drawing shoulder blades together with relaxed neck and shoulders.
- 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, gently draw shoulder blades together for three seconds, then relax.
Technique cueUse a small movement without maximum squeezing.
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 raising your shoulders.
View exercise guide ↗09Unloaded arm opening
Additional exercise
1 × 6
How to do it- Sit or stand with your arms in front at a comfortable height.
- Gently open them sideways without moving your trunk.
- Slowly bring your arms back together in front.
What it trainsTrains shoulder movement and arm coordination without added load.
- 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, gently open your arms at a comfortable height, then bring them back together in front. Keep your shoulders relaxed and torso stable.
Technique cueRelax your shoulders; your hands do not need to go behind your body.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Keep your arms below shoulder height.
- To progress
- Add a short pause as you open your arms without arching your back.
- Avoid this mistake
- Forcing your shoulder range or pushing your chest out too far.
View exercise guide ↗10Wall arm slide
Additional exercise
1 × 6
How to do it- Face a wall with hands or forearms resting at a comfortable height.
- Slide your arms upward without arching your back or straining your shoulders.
- Slide back down with control.
What it trainsTrains coordinated shoulder and shoulder-blade movement while raising the arms.
- 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 facing a wall and rest your hands or forearms on it at a comfortable height. Gently slide them upwards and back down without forcing your shoulders.
Technique cueKeep ribs above your pelvis; you do not need to reach the highest point.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Reduce the height of the slide.
- To progress
- Gradually increase the range of movement if you can maintain your posture.
- Avoid this mistake
- Arching your back to reach higher or pushing through discomfort.
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.