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Work through each stage in order. Some have multiple exercises others have only one. The structure of these stages is intentional, it lets groups of muscles rest while you keep working.
No rest period is required between exercises or stages - but if you need to rest, do so.
Each exercise has a video and instructions, click the thumbnail to see them.
You do each exercise for a number of seconds (like "30s") or a number of repetitions (like "x10") - recommendation is shown to the right of the exercise name.
Some exercises have alternatives that can be easier or harder - buttons will be shown when they are available, feel free to use these whenever you want.
When you have done each exercise in a Stage you should record it by clicking one of the "set" checkboxes at the bottom of the stage. This is just to help you keep track.
Terms:
a repetition is sometimes called a "rep"
one sequence of the exercises in a stage is called a "set"
so you might say something like : Stage X consists of 3 sets of 10 reps of an exercise.
Effort is up to you! Do not over-stress yourself, it is never supposed to hurt. You can always do the lower-end of a range of reps or sets.
Stay hydrated
Stage 1
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Standing Trunk Rotation
x10-15
Setup:
- Stand with feet shoulder width apart
Instructions:
- Slowly rotate from side to side letting your entire body rotate including your arms
↻ 2-3 Sets
Stage 2
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Lateral Chain Stretch Moving
x3
Setup:
- Start in the standing position - Step one leg behind the other - Reach same side arm outstretched over your head
Instructions:
- Reach arm overhead and across the body to feel a stretch in the lateral side of your body. - Hold stretch for prescribed time than switch sides - During hold try to take 3 slow deep breaths to enhance stretch of ribs and lateral musculature
↻ 1-2 Sets
Stage 3
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half kneeling hamstring to hip flexor stretch
x10-15
Setup:
- Begin in half kneeling position - Front foot is flat on the ground
Instructions:
- Glide hips backward as you lean forward at the waist - Feel the stretch in the front leg and hold for 10s - Then glide hips forward to stretch kneeling leg hip and hold for 10s
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three way hip stretch
x10-15
Setup:
- Begin in half kneeling position - Keep front foot flat on the ground
Instructions:
- Glide your hips forward to feel stretch in hip and front of kneeling leg - Move foot next position and stretch in that direction. Hold for 10s in each position
Tips:
- Do Not Stretch Through Pain
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standing quad stretch with chair
x1
Setup:
- Stand with one leg bent behind you - The bent leg can be held with your arm or placed onto the edge of the couch or chair
Instructions:
- Pull your heel toward your hips if you are holding your foot - If foot on chair push your hip forward to increase stretch in front of thigh - hold for 10 seconds then switch sides.
Tips:
- If you need more of a stretch, put your foot up on a higher surface or if you can reach it hold with same side hand
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standing quad stretch
x1
Setup:
- Grab stretch leg by foot or ankle - Balance on other leg
Instructions:
- Pull foot backward toward bottom. - Hold for 15s then do the other side.
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Quad stretch and reach
x1
Setup:
- Grab stretch leg by foot or ankle - Balance on other leg
Instructions:
- Pull foot backward toward butt. - While maintaining quad stretch and hip in extension, lean forward at the hip while maintaining balance. - Goal is to be able to hinge so that stretch leg is pointing behind you. - Make sure you are not flexing forward on the stretch leg during the motion. - Hold stretch 15s then relax and switch sides.
↻ 2-3 Sets
Stage 4
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Lateral lunge to balance
x10-15
Setup:
- Stand with room to your sides
Instructions:
- Take a large step to your side and bend at knees and hips into a lunge position - Push yourself back to starting position lifting the leg you lunged onto up toward hip height - Balance on a single leg before returning out to the side for a second lunge - Repeat
Tips:
- Make sure lunge foot is flat on ground and knee stays pointing forward inline with foot
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Lunge - 3 way Multidirectional
x10-15
Setup:
- Start in a standing position with enough room to your sides and behind you to step into a lunge position
Instructions:
- Step forward into a lunge position maintaining a flat foot on the stepping leg - Push off that leg to return to the starting position - Next step laterally into a lunge position maintaining your foot and knee pointing forward - Push off that leg to return to the starting position - Lastly rotate and open your hips as you step backward into a lunge position maintaining a flat foot on the stepping leg - Push off that leg to return to the starting position
Tips:
- Don't over step to where you can't push back - Shift weight onto the step leg - Keep knee and toe inline to decrease strain on knee
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Squat to Alt. Fwd Lunge
x10-15
Setup:
- Stand with feet shoulder width apart.
Instructions:
- Perform a squat, keeping your feet flat on the ground and back straight - Make sure to hinge at the waist and bend your knees - When you stand from the squat perform a forward lunge with one leg then the other - Then repeat
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Push ups
x10-15
Setup:
- Set up on the floor in push up position - Straight back, hands just wider than shoulder width
Instructions:
- Bend at elbows and shoulder lowering chest toward the floor - Once you break 90 degrees at elbows push back up
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Push Up - Shoulder Tap
x10-15
Setup:
- Setup with hands and feet about shoulder width apart - Maintain a plank position with feet, hips, and shoulders in a straight line.
Instructions:
- Lower chest to ground while maintaining a neutral spine position. - Push yourself back up - At the top tap each shoulder then repeat each exercise
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Push-up Rotation T's
x10-15
Setup:
- Setup with hands and feet about shoulder width apart - Maintain a plank position with feet, hips, and shoulders in a straight line.
Instructions:
- Lower chest to ground while maintaining a neutral spine position. - Push yourself back up - At the top reach arm directly out to side and maintain plank.
↻ 2-3 Sets
Stage 5
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lateral walking squat
x10-15
Setup:
- Hold weight in both hands by your chest - Stand with room to your side
Instructions:
- Take a wider than shoulder width step and then squat - Upon standing from squat move feet together and repeat - You will move laterally, perform half the reps one direction and half the other
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Kickstand Squat NW
x10-15
Setup:
- Stand with one foot flat on the ground and back leg about 6 inches behind front foot. Keep back foot toe on ground and heel in air. - Keep body tall and straight
Instructions:
- Squat down into front hip. Keep most of your weight through front leg - Back leg is more for balance and a small amount of load
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Reverse Lunge to Step Up
x10-15
Setup:
- Stand in front of a step or stair
Instructions:
- Take a step backward into a reverse lunge - Stand up from the reverse lunge and take a step up with the back leg - Step back down from the step and return back into a reverse lunge and repeat
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Arm Plank Shoulder Touch
x10-15
Setup:
- Start in Push up position - Have a wide stance in the feet
Instructions:
- Tap each shoulder with opposite hand - Don't allow hips to rotate - Keep midsection tight
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plank leg march
x10-15
Setup:
- In plank position on elbows and toes - Keep body straight
Instructions:
- Maintain a neutral straight spine through this movement - Stabilize your core and avoid letting your hips sag down - Lift one leg off the ground and then the other in a marching pattern, making sure to stay stable as the foot lifts off the ground - Complete for prescribed time or number of reps
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Side Bridge Hip Abduction
x10-15
Setup:
- Start in a side bridge position (bottom knee bent to 90 degrees) - Keep your hips off the floor - Your head, shoulder, hip and knee should all be lined up
Instructions:
- Lift hip off the floor - Lift top leg off floor and keep it extended just behind your bottom leg - Slowly lift the top leg up and down with out letting the low hip drop.
↻ 2-3 Sets
Stage 6
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Marching Bridge
x10-15
Setup:
- Lie on your back with your arms laying straight to your sides - bend knees, and keep feet flat on the floor.
Instructions:
- Tighten your abdominals and slowly lift your hips off the floor into a bridge position. - Lift one leg off the ground, keeping your knee bent. - Lower that leg back down and repeat with other leg.
Tips:
- Keep your back straight throughout the exercise and your arms flat on the floor.
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Glute bridge
x10-15
Setup:
- Lay flat on your back with your knees and hips bent and feet flat on the floor
Instructions:
- Keep your midsection tight and lift your hips into the air using your glutes. - Hinging at the hips is very important while keeping the spine straight
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Single Leg Bridge
x10-15
Setup:
- Begin lying on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor. - Lift one leg off the floor raising it straight up
Instructions:
- Engage your stomach muscles and slowly lift your hips up into a bridge position. - Hold briefly, then lower back down and repeat.
Tips:
- Keep your stomach muscles engaged throughout. Do not let your back arch or your hips drop to either side.