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NICK HILL CUSTOM WORKOUT

Hey there Nick!  Here’s your CUSTOM TRAINING PROGRAM.  All you have to do give commitment, a wee bit ‘o courage, and talking with the coach and the community to keep moving forward and making tremendous progress.  Just give us 45-60 MINUTES 3-5 days a week to skyrocket your results!  Thanks for being part of the community and we’re looking forward to everything you’re going to achieve!

ANKLE WARM UP

Description: A great ankle and foot warm up / workout. Either 10 sec holds OR 10 reps of each.

WRIST WARM UP

Description: A warm up to get your wrist ready for weight bearing. Either 10 sec holds OR 10 reps of each.

SHOULDER FLEXION STRETCH

Description: Start standing with hands on a surface waist height or higher. Then walk feet backwards and bend at hips to allow the shoulders to open. Hold position for a count of 10 seconds *Focus to ensure that your back doesn’t arch and the movement comes from your shoulders.*

Goal: 3 reps with 10 second hold.

LAT STRETCH

Description: Sit on your feet and lower your hips down to your heels.  Walk your hands out as far as you can. Then while keeping your booty on your heels, walk your hands to the left as far as you can. Then walk your hands to the right. 

Goal: 10 second holds x 4 reps each direction.

DAY 1

PLANK CIRCLES

Description: This move starts in a plank position. You then will complete circles at your shoulders where the movement is initiated by the shoulder muscles. Focus on holding your core tight to keep a rounded posture to support your back.

Goal: 3 Rounds, 10 reps each direction per round.

PISTOL SQUAT TO RAISED SURFACE

Description: Begin with your arms out infront of you to assist with counterbalancing. Balance on one leg with your other leg held out in front of you. Slowly lower yourself via pistol squat to a raised surface of appropriate height (edge of bed, couch arm, couch seat). No falls or flops so make sure the raised surface is the right height for you.

Goal: 3 rounds of 8 reps.

WALL BRIDGE

Description: Start by standing 1-2 feet away from the wall. Lean back as far as you can to bridge against the wall. The goal is to eventually have your hands flat against the wall and start walking your hands down. Eventually this will progress to a full bridge.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps.

Extra Notes: If you get dizzy doing this exercise, keep your eyes on the ceiling the whole time. Don’t look back at the wall quite yet. This exercise also trains your inner ear to get used to inverting.

LOWER CORE BENT KNEE LIFTS

Description: Push your lower back into the floor and keep your core engaged like this throughout. Raise your heels up off the ground. Keep your legs at a 90 degree angle as you use your core to perform a reverse crunch. Lower your feet to the ground between reps. 

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps.

PLANK GLUTE SIDE KICKS

Description: This move begins in a TALL plank while maintaining a hollow body core. Keep your leg straight as you lift it up and out to the side using your glutes. Do not let your lower back arch.

Goal: 3 rounds 8 reps each leg.

Extra Notes: You might not hit 8 reps every round or even do all 3 rounds, that’s ok! It may start small but will build each week to continue to maximize your gains. You got this!

HORSE STANCE SQUAT

Description: Begin by separating your feet further than hip width with your arms out to the side. Squat to 90 degrees or lower and hold for 3 seconds.

TOES FACE FORWARD

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps

FIGURE 4 DIPS

Description: Begin with your hands on an appropriately high surface to do chair dips off it. Cross one leg over the other into a figure 4. Perform a tricep dip maintaining your elbows as close to your body as you can.

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps.

DAY 2

HANGING CRUNCHES

Description: Start in hanging. You will then contract your core to bring your knees to your chest. Lower without swinging.

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps.

ELBOW PLANK SIDE-KICKS

Description: Focus to not arch your back and hold your weight stable through your 3 limbs on the ground

Goal: 3 rounds of 8 reps per side 

Extra Notes: You might not hit 8 reps every round or even do all 3 rounds, that’s ok! It may start small but will build each week to continue to maximize your gains. You got this!

CRUNCH PLANCHE HOLD FEET ON BLOCK

Description: This move begins with sitting on your legs with your toes on a raised surface and pointed. You will contract your core and your shoulders to raise your hips up as far as you can while keeping your feet on the raised surface.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps with 10 second hold

NEEDLE KICKS TO BOX

Description: Follow the video to perform this move. Focus on your balance and squeezing your glute to lift your leg behind you. You should not be using momentum.

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps each leg.

TABLE TOP HOLD

Description: Begin in the table position while squeezing your glutes to lift your hips up as high as possible. Hold that contraction.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps with 10 second holds.

BUTTERFLY

Description: This stretch starts by sitting with good posture. Place the bottoms of your feet together and pull them in close to your pelvis. Use your elbows/hands to push your knees down towards the floor. 

Goals: 15 second holds x 5 reps.

SUPINE HAMSTRING STRETCH

Description: This stretch begins while laying on the floor. Bring one knee to your chest, and then straighten that leg. Keep your back flat against the ground. You should feel a strong stretch in the back of your thigh. 

Goal: 1 round, 4 reps each leg x 30 second holds

DAY 3

UNILATERAL MIDDLE SPLIT

Description: This stretch begins in a quadruped (on hands and knees) position. Place one leg out to the side. Walk your foot out as far as you can go. You should feel a stretch on the inside of your thigh, groin, and possibly hip joint.

Goal: 30 sec hold x 4 reps each leg.

BENT KNEE HOLLOWBODY ROCKS

Description: Begin on your back and round out your core into a hollowbody while bringing your legs up to a 90-90 position. You will then use your core to generate a rock without allowing your legs to move.

Goal: 3 rounds of 15 rocks.

COIL SQUAT

Description: Start in the horse stance squat (hips and knees at 90 degrees.) Twist further than 90 degrees to one side allowing the back leg to pass under the front leg, then complete bending the knee to the floor as much as possible.

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps each direction.

CRUNCH PLANCHE TO PIKE HANDSTAND

Description: This move begins with sitting on your legs with your toes on a raised surface. You will contract your core and your shoulders to raise your hips and then straighten your legs keeping your core active working to bring your hips over your shoulders without arching your back.

Goal: 3 rounds of 3 reps

STALDER PUSH UPS

Description: Start in sitting with legs wide. You will then place 1 hand on each side of 1 leg. You will then lean forward working your core compression while strongly pushing through your triceps to lift your bottom.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 push-ups each side

SUPINE HALF BICYCLE

Description: Laying on the ground with elbows bent and arms directly beneath your shoulders. You will contract your upper core to ensure your shoulders stay in line with your elbow while also keeping your head in neutral to not lose your neck. You will then bicycle your legs keeping your core engaged throughout.

Goal: 3 rounds of 8 reps per leg

KNEELING HIP FLEXOR STRETCH

Description: This move starts in a lunge position. Then you contract your abs to lessen the arch of the lower back and lean forward allowing your hips to open. Focus on not allowing your back to arch as you lean forward. 

Goal: 15 second hold x 4 reps each leg