Lower Body Basics

Program Intro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6RYcZZ_A9o

Breathing
Explanation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjnWH8nKvEM

Disclaimer: Consult with a medical professional prior to undertaking any of these exercises. No
exercise should cause pain. If you feel pain with any exercise, cease this exercise immediately.

David Grey
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Program Notes:
Day 1: Breathing, Mobility & Strength
Day 2: Breathing & Mobility
Day 3: Breathing, Mobility & Strength
Example Structure:
Monday: Day 1
Tuesday: Day 2
Wednesday: Day 3
Thursday: Day 1
Friday: Day 2
Saturday: Day 3
Sunday: Day 1
Monday: Day 2
Tuesday: Day 3……
Tips:
Br = breath
e/s = each side
sec = seconds
The Sets, Reps & Times are just targets.
Work at a level where you feel challenged, but not over-whelmed.
Aim to have “nailed the basics” within three weeks!

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 Day 1: Breathing & Mobility
# Exercise Sets Reps Notes
A All Fours Abs 2 5
B 90/90 Knee Rolls 1 20 Very Slow, controlled!
C Side-Lying Knee to 1 10-15 e/s
Knee
D 90/90 Transitions 1 16

Day 1: Strength
# Exercise Sets Reps Notes
A Wall Stride 3 10-20
B Foam Roller Bridge 3 15-45 sec Start by holding on both legs.
Aim to hold for 45 seconds on a single
leg.
C Single Leg Stand 1 45 sec
(Beginner)
C Floating Heel Split 1 30-45 sec If this causes pain or is too difficult,
(Advanced) Squat please stick with the Single Leg Stand.

Day 2: Breathing & Mobility

# Exercise Sets Reps Notes
A Rockback Breathing 2 5 br Rest day in between Day 1 & Day 3.
B 90/90 with IR 2 5 br It’s important to get this work done.
C 90/90 Transitions 2 12

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 Day 3: Breathing & Mobility
# Exercise Sets Reps Notes
A Lying Cross-Over 1 5 br e/s
(Beginner) Reach
A Lying Cross-Over 1 5 br e/s If this causes pain or is too difficult,
(Advanced) Reach with Crunch please stick with the Beginner option.
B Side Lying Scissor 1 12 e/s
Slides
C Side Lying Knee to 1 10-15 e/s
Knee
D Closed Chain Hip 2 5 e/s Slow, controlled reps!
Lock

Day 3: Strength
# Exercise Sets Reps Notes
A 90/90 Hamstring 3 10 e/s
Bridge
B Hamstring Bridge 3 15-45 sec
(Beginner)
B Hamstring Bridge 3 15-45 sec If this causes pain or is too difficult,
(Advanced) with Ankle Pump please stick with the Beginner option.
C Single Leg Stand 1 30-45 sec
(Beginner)
C Under-Loaded FFE 2 10 e/s If this causes pain or is too difficult,
(Advanced) Split Squat please stick with the Single Leg Stand.