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MovNat Workouts:
Week of August 23, 2021
Session 1
Warm Up: 2-3 Rounds : Hold Position for 1-2 Breaths
- Front Rocking : 8x
- Tripod Transition : 3x/side
- Side Roll : 5x/direction
- Deep Kneel Sideways Reach : 8x alternating
- Cross Sit Across Sideways Reach : 6x alternating
- Sideways Step Over : 5x/side
Emphasis:
Perform each skill separately or in sequence. Adjust distances as necessary.
3-5 Sets : Rest 1-2min
Inverted Crawl : 10m
Hip Thrust Crawl : 5m
Combo: 3-5 Rounds
- Split Sideways Jump : 6-8x alternating
- Front Swing Throw: 5-8x *if solo practicing, bounce off wall if possible to allow the catching phase or emphasize only the throwing phase. There is also a KB variation here
- Vertical Hand Press with Leg Lift : 6x alternating or Vertical Hand Press : 6x
- Front Hang Foot Pinch : 5x or Front Hang to Scap Pull : 8x : alternate hand position often
Session 2
Warm Up: 2-3 Rounds : Hold Position for 1-2 Breaths
- Knee Hand Rocking : 6x
- Deep Knee Bend to Kneel : 5x
- Side Bent Sit Reverse : 6x
- Cross Sit Forward Reach : 5x
- Tripod Transition : 3x/side
- Figure Four Sit to Deep Half Kneel : 5x/side
Emphasis:
Option 1: Perform each balance skill or drill individually. Sets, reps, and rest as indicated.
Option 2: Perform in sequences of any skill for listed or adjusted 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
Balanced Tripod Transition : 3-5 Sets : 2-5x/side : Rest 1-2min
Balanced Walking Split Squat : 3 Sets : 3m forward/backward : loaded for more challenge
Balanced Side Shuffle : 2 Sets : 6m/dir : Rest 1min
and/or
Balanced Deep Knee Bend Side Shuffle : 2 Sets : 3m/dir : Rest 1min
Cross Reverse : 2 Sets : 6x : Rest 30sec : loaded carry for more challenge
Pivot Reverse : 2 Sets : 4-10x : Rest 1min
and/or
Split Squat Pivot Reverse : 2 Sets : 4-10x : Rest 1min
Combo: 3-5 Rounds
- Pull Up : 6x or Pull Up Reach : 1-3x/side or Side Hang Scap Pull : 6x
- Leg Swing Jump or Split Jump : 3-5x/side
- Push Pull Crawl or Foot Elbow Crawl : 10m
- Squat : 8x
Session 3
Warm Up: 2-3 Rounds : Hold Position for 1-2 Breaths
- Sideways Step Under : 10x alternating sides
- Tripod Transition : 3x/side
- Deep Kneel Reverse : 6x
- Deep Knee Bend to Flexed Foot Kneeling : 5x
- Side Bent Sit Rotational Reach : 6x/side
- Extended Half Kneel : 6x alternating sides – hold 1 breath
Emphasis:
Perform the get ups and follow immediately with the carry. Do one side, take a brief rest, then repeat on the other side.
3-5 Sets : Rest 2-3min
Strength Get Up : 3-5x
Shoulder Carry : 1-2min : add balance context, uneven terrain, or stairs for more challenge
Combo: 3-5 Rounds
- Tuck Swing or Hang Knee Tuck : 6-10x
- Foot Hand Crawl : 10m
- Rotational Rocking : 2 complete circles each direction
- Forward Step Under : 6x : loaded for more challenge
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