Welcome to May's Program!
Split Squat Isometric Strength Challenge
When should you do this?? This challenge can be substituted for any split squat exercises used in the weekly workouts.
Here is how to perform your Split Squat Isometric Challenge Video
If Split Squats do not work for you, substitute in this Hip Isometric Challenge using the same progressive plan as noted in the Split Squat video Video
The 28-Day Minimalist Strength & Mobility Plan - May 4th to May 31st
Monday
Day 1 - Max Rep Attachment Free Push Workout
Warm Up
Workout
Using an Attachment Free Setup, Start the clock and track how long it takes you to complete the following exercise sequence. The goal each week is for you to increase your reps per exercise. You can follow the rep plan below or create one that fits your fitness level.
Sample Weekly Max Rep/exercise progression
- Week 1 - 30 Reps / exercise
- Week 2 - 35 Reps / exercise
- Week 3 - 40 Reps / exercise
- Week 4 - 45 Reps / exercise
- Week 5 - 50 Reps / exercise
Exercises
- 1. Elevated Pushup or a Preferred Pushup Variation
- 2. Split Squat R or Dangle DB Split Squat
- 3. Kneeling Rambo Press Right or Elevated Rambo Press Variations
- 4. Split Squat L or Dangle DB Split Squat
- 5. Kneeling Rambo Press Left or Elevated Rambo Press Variations
- 6. Triceps Press or Double band Triceps Press
Equipment recommend
41” Bands - Dumbbells - Chair
Band Setup
Attached Free
Progression/Regression
- Adjust total reps/exercise
- Split total reps/exercise in half
- Scale band resistance
- Rest as needed
Tuesday
Day 2 - Max Rep Attachment Free Pull Workout
Warm Up
Micro-Mobility - Band Hip Stretching
Workout
Using an Attached Single or Looped in Band Setup or Mini-Band Setup Start the clock and track how long it takes you to complete the following exercise sequence. The goal each week is to increase your max # of reps per exercise. You can follow the sample rep plan below or create one that fits your fitness level.
Sample Weekly Max Rep/exercise progression
- Week 1 - 30 Reps / exercise
- Week 2 - 35 Reps / exercise
- Week 3 - 40 Reps / exercise
- Week 4 - 45 Reps / exercise
- Week 5 - 50 Reps / exercise
Exercises
- 1. Seated Low Row or Bentover Row or Dowel Bentover Row
- 2. Single Leg Deadlift Right or DB-Band Single Leg DL Right
- 3. Single Leg Deadlift Left or DB-Band Single Leg DL Left
- 4. Bentover Pull a Part or Pull a Part Jack
- 5. Hammer Curl or Dowel Curl
- 6. Alternating Mini-band Side Lunge or Mini-band-DB Side Lunge
Equipment recommend
41” Bands - Dumbbell - Dowel 13” Mini-band
Band Setup
Attachment Free
Progression/Regressions
- Adjust total reps/exercise
- Split total in reps/exercise in half
- Scale band resistance
- Rest as needed
Wednesday
Day 3 - Low Resistance Mobility/Strength Session
Workout
Take 30 minutes to cycle through some of these mobility/strength exercises doing 60-seconds on / 30-second rest x 3 times each side per position. The goal of this workout is to focus on increasing mobility while doing low band resistance strengthening movements. Here are 4 setups and some exercises I perform within these setups to increase mobility and range of motion while doing a light strengthening exercise.
Overlooked Mobility Strategy
Exercises
Thursday
Day 4 - Max Rep Attached Push Workout
Warm Up
Workout
Using an Attached Single or Looped in Band Setup, Start the clock and track how long it takes you to complete the following exercise sequence. Total reps The goal each week is for you to increase your reps per exercise. You can follow the sample rep plan below or create one that fits your fitness level.
Sample Weekly rep/exercise progression plan
- Week 1 - 30 Reps per side or exercise
- Week 2 - 40 Reps per side or exercise
- Week 3 - 45 Reps per side or exercise/li>
- Week 4 - 50 Reps per side or exercise
Exercises
- 1. Single Arm Chest Press Variation Right - Left or Off-set Chest Press Variations
- 2. Attached Off-set Reverse Lunge Right - Left / Off-Set Reverse Lunge Variations
- 3. Attached 3 Point Bentover Press Right - Left / Elevated Pillar Press Variations
- 4. Attached Side Lunge Right - Left / Attached DB-Band Side Lunge R - L
- 5. Triceps Press Variations / Half-kneeling Triceps Press
Equipment recommends
Attached 41” Bands - Door Anchor Utility Strap Dumbbell
Band Setup
Heavy Looped Band Setup
Progression/Regressions
- Adjust total reps/exercise
- Split total reps/exercise in half
- Scale band resistance
- Rest as needed
Friday
Day 5 - Max Rep Attached Pulling Workout
Warm Up
Workout
Using an Attached Single, Looped or Towel- Band Setup, Start the clock and track how long it takes you to complete the following exercise sequence. The goal each week is for you to increase your reps per exercise. You can follow the sample rep plan below or create one that fits your fitness level.
Sample Weekly rep/exercise progression plan
- Week 1 - 30 Reps per side or exercise
- Week 2 - 40 Reps per side or exercise
- Week 3 - 45 Reps per side or exercise
- Week 4 - 50 Reps per side or exercise
Exercises
Equipment recommend
41” Bands - Door Anchor Utility Strap
Band Setup
Attached Band Setups
Progression/Regressions
- Adjust total reps/exercise
- Split total reps/exercise in half
- Scale band resistance
- Rest as needed
Saturday
Day 6 - Lower Body Core Slider-Band Workout
Warm Up
Mini-Mobility Single Attached Band
Workout
Using an Attached Single Band Setup and a pair of Sliders . Alternate through these 10 exercises doing 60-Seconds of work / 60-second of rest. That is 1 Cycle. Complete 1 or 2 cycles depending on your fitness level and time. If needed, you can decrease to 30-seconds of work / 30-seconds rest and perform 2 full cycles before moving to 60-second work sets in the upcoming weeks.
Exercises
Equipment
41” Bands - Door Anchor Utility Strap - Pair of Sliders
Band Setup
Attached Single Band Setup
Progression
- Scale band assistance or resistance
- Adjust work set time
- Adjust total cycles
Sunday
Day 7 - Hip Mobility Flow Session
Workout
Flow through these 12 mobility movements doing the reps/movement for that week. You are welcome to increase the reps based on your mobility level. Each week attempt to increase the number of reps/movement to increase your hip mobility work.
Sample Weekly Rep/exercise Progression
- Week 1 - 10 Reps
- Week 2 - 20 Reps
- Week 3 - 25 Reps
- Week 4 - 30 Reps
Exercise Sequence
-
1. Child's Pose Rocking
2. Ankle Rocks
3. Down Dog
4. Pigeon Stretch Left
5. Pigeon Stretch Right
6. World's Greatest Stretch Left
7. Hamstring Pumps Left
8. Groin-Internal Rotation Stretch Left
9. World's Greatest Stretch Right
10. Hamstring Pumps Right
11. Groin-Internal Rotation Stretch Right
12. Alternating Hip Rotation