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MovNat Workouts:
Week of August 30, 2021
Session 1
Warm Up: 2 Rounds : Hold Position for 1-2 Breaths
- Base Build : 3x/side
- Cross Sit Forward Reach : 5x
- Tripod Transition : 5x/side
- Bent Sit Upward Reach : 6x
- Knee Hand to Flexed Foot Kneel : 5x
- Extended Half Kneel : 6x alternating sides – hold 1 breath
Emphasis:
Start at your current skill level. Perform each movement skill individually
3-5 Sets/Skill : Rest 1-2min between sets, 2-3min between skills
Forward Sprawl : 5-8x : option to modify using kneeling position and Prone Get Up
Backward Sprawl – Neutral Spine Variation : 5-8x
Backward Sprawl – Extended Hips Variation : 5-8x
or modify with:
Backward Sprawl From Kneel : 5-8x
Combo: 3-5 Rounds
- Balance Side Shuffle : 6m/dir or Balance Deep Knee Bend Side Shuffle : 3m/dir
- Foot Elbow Crawl or Push Pull Crawl : 10m or Low Foot Hand Crawl : 6m
- Tripod Get Up : 3-5x/side
- Pull Up : 6x or Pull Up to Elbow Hang : 6x alternating or Side Hang : as long as possible
- Forward Jump : 6x : to target or balance landing context
Session 2
Warm Up: 2-3 Rounds : Hold Position for 1-2 Breaths
- Deep Kneel Sideways Reach : 5x/side
- Tripod Transition : 3x/side
- Front Hang Scap Pull : 6x
- Side Bent Sit Rotational Reach : 6x/side
- Cross Sit Across Sideways Reach : 6x alternating
- Side Hang Scap Pull : 6x
Emphasis:
Side Hang to Leg Hook : 3-5 Sets : 1-5x/side : Rest 2-3min : beginners are encouraged to jump or use the feet to climb any usable vertical surface to assist in getting the feet to the horizontal surface of support
Watch this NEW free tutorial 5 Steps For An Efficient Leg Hook
and/or
Front Hang to Foot Pinch : 3-5 Sets : 2-8x : Rest 2-3min : Alternate hand position often : beginners are encouraged to jump or use the feet to climb any usable vertical surface to assist in getting the feet to the horizontal surface of support
Options: Side Hang Scap Pull or Front Hang Scap Pull : 5-8x : hold last rep as long as possible : lift knees or feet for more challenge
More advanced practitioners may add any of the following skills once mounted on the bar at any moment during the sets. Adjust reps accordingly.
Sliding Swing Up : 1-5x/sid
or
Forearm Swing Up : 1-5x/side
or
Hand Swing Up : 1-5x/side
Combo: 3-5 Rounds
- Step Up : 12x alternating : loaded for more challenge
- Shoulder Crawl : 5m
- Side Bent Sit Get Up or Figure Four Get Up : 5x/side *loaded for more challenge
- Overhead Press or Push Press : 8x
Session 3
Warm Up: 2-3 Rounds : Hold Position for 1-2 Breaths
- Deep Knee Bend to Flexed Foot Kneeling : 5x
- Deep Kneel Sideways Reach : 8x alternating
- Deep Kneel Reverse : 6x
- Bent Sit Upward Reach : 6x : hold 1 breath
- Sideways Step Over : 10x alternating
- Deep Squat Backward Reach : 6x alternating : hold 1 breath
Emphasis:
Prep with this Jump Landing Sequence drill : 3 Sets : 5x : Rest 30-45sec
3-5 Sets : Rest 2-3min
Upward Jump + Downward Jump : 6x : knee height or higher : target optional for downward jump
Option to try these balance landings within the sets or for further skill practice either before or after.
Combo: 3-5 Rounds
- Backward Throw : 5-10x
- Foot Hand Crawl : 10m
- Stepping Under : 10x alternating : loaded for more challenge
- Single Hand Carry : 45sec/side : add balance context for more challenge
- Balance Tripod Transition : 2-5x/side
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