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MovNat Adaptive Practice Sessions: Week of January 25, 2021
Session 1
Warm Up: 2-3 Rounds : Hold Position for 1-2 Breaths
- Prone Get Up : 5x
- Deep Kneel Sideways Reach : 6x alternating
- Side Bent Sit to Tall Split Kneel : 6x alternating sides
- Figure Four Sit to Deep Half Kneel : 5x/side
- Sideways Step Under : 10x alternating sides
- Deep Squat Backward Reach : 6x alternating
Emphasis:
Squat : 3-4 Sets : 6-8x : Rest 2-3min
Squat Get Up : 2-3 Sets : 5-12x : perform loaded for extra challenge : Rest 1-3min
Combo: 3-5 Rounds
- Front Hang to Foot Pinch : 1-5x or Front Hang Scap Pull : 6x
- Foot Hand Crawl : 10m
- Single Hand Carry : 45sec/side : add balance for more challenge
- Overhead Press or Push Press : 8x
- Run : 2min : option to run on spot or perform jumping jacks
Session 2
Warm Up: 2-3 Rounds : Hold Position for 1-2 Breaths
- Base Build : 3x/side
- Side Bent Sit Reverse : 6x
- Cross Sit Forward Reach : 5x
- Deep Kneel Reverse : 6x
- Deep Knee Bend : 3-5 Breaths
- Tripod Transition : 5x/side
Emphasis:
Option 1: Perform each balance skill or drill individually : 2-3 Sets/Skill : Rest 1-2min or as needed
Option 2: Perform in sequences of any skill for listed distance/reps or until you lose balance or fatigue : Use 2×4, rail, narrow surface, or draw or follow a line on the ground : 20-30min : Rest as needed
Forward and Backward Counterbalance Drill : 5-8x
Sideways Counterbalance Drill : 5-8x/side
Pivot Reverse : 10x and/or Low Pivot Reverse : 6x
Balanced Tripod Transition : 2-5x/side
Balance Foot Hand Crawl : 3-6m
Combo: 3-5 Rounds
- Balanced Walking Split Squat : 3m forward/backward : loaded for more challenge
- Vertical Hand Press : 6x or Vertical Hand Press with Leg Lift : 6x alternating
- Forward Roll : 1-3x/side or Rotational Rocking : 10sec/dir
- Lapping to Chest Carry or Clean : 6x
- Inverted Crawl : 10m
Session 3
Warm Up: 2-3 Rounds : Hold Position for 1-2 Breaths
- Side Roll : 5x/direction
- Front Rocking : 6x
- Cross Sit to Tall Split Kneel : 6x alternating foot position
- Side Bent Sit Rotational Reach : 6x/side
- Deep Kneel to Side Bent Sit : 8x alternating sides
- Knee Hand Rocking : 8x
Emphasis:
Option 1: Individual Sets : 3-5 Sets : Reps as indicated : Rest 1-2min
Option 2: Perform a mix of skills in clusters of 3-8x, with brief rests as needed, for 1-2min : 2-5 Sets : Rest 1-2min
Figure Four Get Up : 3-5x/side : perform loaded for extra challenge
Side Bent Sit Get Up : 3-5x/side : perform loaded for extra challenge
For more advanced practitioners.
Strength Get Up : 3 Sets : 5x/side : Rest 3-5min
Single Leg Squat Get Up : 3 Sets : 1-3x/side : Rest 2-3min
Combo: 3-5 Rounds
- Forward Jump : 6x
- Foot Elbow Crawl : 10m or Low Foot Hand Crawl : 5m
- Rotational Rocking : 2 complete circles each direction
- Shoulder Crawl : 5m
- Hanging Side Foot Lift : 4-8x alternating or Side Swing : 10x
Special Bonus Mobility Session: 20-30min
Go through the entire sequence or portions of the sequence as often as you’d like.
Instructions: Explore various laying, sitting, kneeling, and squatting positions and transitions. Use your hands where needed and pay attention to posture, breathing, and management of tension.
Make modifications or stop if you experience any discomfort in a given position. Do more or less repetitions of any transition depending on how it feels. Some areas will take longer than others to feel “natural” but in time your progress through dedicated practice will show.
Supine Lying – Diaphragmatic Breathing – 2min
- Side Roll : 5x/direction
- Front Rocking : 8x
Bent Sit – Diaphragmatic Breathing – 30sec
- Bent Sit Upward Reach : 6x
- Bent Sit to Tall Split Kneel : 6x alternating sides
Side Bent Sit – Diaphragmatic Breathing – 30sec/side
- Side Bent Sit Reverse : 6x
- Side Bent Sit Rotational Reach : 6x/side
Kneel – Diaphragmatic Breathing – 30sec
- Deep Kneel Sideways Reach : 6x alternating
- Kneel to Tall Kneel : 6x
- Deep Kneel Reverse : 6x
- Kneel to Lateral Half Kneel : 4x alternating
Flexed Foot Kneel – Diaphragmatic Breathing – 30sec
Watch Kneel and Flexed Foot Kneel – “How To” with Erwan
Deep Knee Bend – Diaphragmatic Breathing – 10sec
- Deep Knee Bend to Flexed Foot Kneeling : 5x
- Flexed Foot Kneel to Deep Squat (optional) : 5x
Figure Four Sit – Diaphragmatic Breathing – 10sec/side
- Figure Four Sit to Deep Half Kneel : 5x/side
Deep Half Kneel – Diaphragmatic Breathing – 10sec/side
Extended Half Kneel – Diaphragmatic Breathing – 20sec/side
Cross Sit – Diaphragmatic Breathing – 15sec/side
- Cross Sit Across Sideways Reach : 6x alternating
- Cross Sit to Tall Split Kneel : 6x alternating foot position
Deep Squat – Diaphragmatic Breathing – 30sec
- Deep Squat Backward Reach : 6x alternating
- Bent Sit to Deep Squat (with hands) : 5x
Prone Lying – Diaphragmatic Breathing – 2-5min
Be sure to check out the new article “How To Start Building Your Mobility Practice” on MovNat.com and be on the lookout for the launch of our new MovNat Mobility program that will be available soon alongside our other amazing MovNat E-Courses.
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Our upcoming e-course, MovNat Mobility, is a perfect resource for beginning your Natural Movement Fitness journey at home! If you want to restore your baseline abilities in a safe, progressive format and regenerate your body using practical, natural movements that enhance mobility, function, and physical capability, learn more at the link below.
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