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Low Intensity B: Functional Stability & Stair Stepper

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STRENGTH

Low Intensity B: Functional Stability & Stair Stepper

Low-intensity functional stability blocks (1–3 sets per group), follow-up strength block (4 x 10), then 15 minutes stairmill and 30 minutes treadmill <170 bpm.

3×Sets
SQUAT

30 sec

Wedge Squat Hold – isometric squat hold on wedge, 30 seconds.

HIP STABILITY

10 reps

90/90 Hip Switches – controlled rotations between 90/90 positions, 10 reps per side.

HIP STABILITY

10 reps

Hip CARs – controlled articular rotations, 10 reps per side.

3×Sets
SHOULDER STABILITY

10 reps

Banded Shoulder Dislocates – band pass-throughs, 10 reps.

SHOULDER STABILITY

10 reps

Banded Internal Rotation – shoulder IR at side, 10 reps per arm.

SHOULDER STABILITY

10 reps

Banded External Rotation – shoulder ER at side, 10 reps per arm.

3×Sets
WARM UP

10 reps

Quadruped Wrist Mobility – forward/back/side rocks, 10 reps in each direction.

3×Sets
WARM UP

30 sec

Ankle Walks – 30 seconds walking on toes.

WARM UP

30 sec

Ankle Walks – 30 seconds walking on heels.

WARM UP

30 sec

Ankle Walks – 30 seconds walking on outside edges of feet.

WARM UP

30 sec

Ankle Walks – 30 seconds walking on inside edges of feet.

3×Sets
WARM UP

10 reps

Dynamic Supine Twist – alternating open-book style thoracic rotation, about 10 reps per side.

WARM UP

10 reps

World’s Greatest Stretch – dynamic lunge with thoracic rotation, about 10 reps per side.

WARM UP

10 reps

Dynamic Prone Scorpion – alternating hip/low back rotation from prone, about 10 reps per side.

4×Sets
TOTAL BODY

10 reps

Halos – kettlebell or plate halos around head, 10 reps (each direction if desired).

DEADLIFT

10 reps

Jefferson Curls – slow spinal flexion with light load or bodyweight, 10 reps.

SQUAT

10 reps

Cossack Squats on Wedge – working side on wedge, 10 reps per side.

STAIR STEPPER

15 min

Stairmill – 15 minutes at easy, steady pace.

CARDIO

30 minTarget: HR 110-170 bpm

Treadmill – 30 minutes, keep HR below 170 bpm.

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