Foundation 6E

Watch the video tutorials provided below the workout. Practice each movement, with proper bracing, breathing and engagement of your core. Take your time and focus on the positioning and feel for each. Practice moving well. Be sure to use the appropriate weight, resistance and intensity so that you are fatiguing within the recommended repetitions and durations without compromising form.

Option 1: Complete as a circuit by moving from one exercise immediately to the next with 2-5 minute rest between rounds. Massage, active stretch and correctives are done at this time, as needed.

Option 2: Spread exercises / rounds throughout the day by completing some in the morning, midday, afternoon, etc.

2-4 Rounds

(1) Marching in Place 40-80 reps each side

• Raise knee above hip, watch for forward head and collapsing forward.

(2) Elevated Bird Dog Rows 5-10 reps with 10-20lbs

• Don’t rush through these. Practice feeling the engagement of your core as you build tension.

• Hold end range of motion for 5-10 seconds.

• For elevated position, use a bench, yoga blocks placed under hand & opposite knee, strong coffee table with yoga mat, etc.

(3) Dead Bugs 8-10 repetitions with Bands, holding each 5-10 seconds

• Wrap a mini band around feet, keep feet hip width apart. Begin with a light band and work from there.

• Keep lower back pressed to floor.

• Move slowly, hold end range of motion for 3 seconds. Practice!

(4) Elevated Bridges 8-12 repetitions with 0-20lbs across hips

• Mid back on elevated bench, stability ball, couch, etc. at least 1 ft high.

• Use dumbbells placed vertical on hips, sandbags, medicine balls, barbell, etc.

• Drive through glutes, slight activation of hamstring, abdomen tight.

• Watch for arching of lower back. Keep ribs down. Chin tucked half way to chest.

(5) Pushups Chest to Floor Max Reps

• Chest taps floor, full lockout at top, fully engaged throughout.

• Max set. REPS don’t count If gluteals disengage, head drops, hips sag, chest doesn’t touch floor.

• PRACTICE, quality over quantity.

(6) Split Squats 8-15 reps

• From a split stance position, upper body is slightly leaned forward.

• Watch for good alignment of hip, knee and foot & ankle. Watch for knee collapsing inward.

(7) Single Leg Quarter Squat 8-12 repetitions

• Focus on sitting your hips back and engaging your glute, with abdomen tight.

• Feel the foot and big toe connection through your arch.

• This is not a full single leg squat, your only squatting to around 120º in your knee.

(8) Side Planks 3-6 x 10-20 second Holds

• Hips, shoulders & ankles are stacked and in straight line. Watch for shifting your hips back and dropping your top shoulder.

• Drop hips, tapping floor after 5-10 seconds, then elevate back to elevated position.

• Begin from KNEES. To rush to progress, practice. Build tension.

(9) Prone Stability Ball Y Raises with 3ft Foam Roller 10-15 reps

• Use a 55cm or 65cm stability ball. Place upper ribs in center with spine tall, head and neck neutral.

• Use a 3ft foam roller or 2-5lbs dumbbells.

• Elbows stay locked out, shoulders driven back and down as you raise.

• Watch for elbows bending and shoulders shrugging in an attempt for more range of motion (ROM).