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DAVID FIRMIN CUSTOM WORKOUT

Hey there David!  Here’s your custom program.  All you have to do is a little each day with commitment, a wee bit ‘o courage, and talking with your coach to keep moving forward and making tremendous progress. We will give you the explicit instructions to follow to maximize your training while keeping you from injuring yourself.  Just give us a couple minutes each day of solid effort and you’re going to skyrocket your training.  Thanks for being part of the community and we’re looking forward to everything you’re going to achieve!

MASTER WARM UP

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

SCAPULAR PUSH UPS

Description: Start in a tall plank position with core engaged. Perform scapular protraction and retraction while keeping elbows straight.

Goal: 2 rounds of 10 reps

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 2 reps each leg at start of workout, 30 second hold x 2 reps each leg at end of workout

QUAD STRETCH

Description: This move starts in a lunge with the back leg bent with knee directly against a wall. From there you will push your lower back towards wall causing a stretch to your hip flexor and quad.

Goal: 15 second hold x 2 reps each leg at start of workout, 30 second hold x 2 reps each leg at end of workout

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 TO STALDER SLIDES

Description: Begin in a plank on your hands. Slide your feet up until they are next to your hands as the video shows. Lower your booty into a deep squat. Push to slide your legs back into a plank.

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps

HANDSTAND ROLL OUTS

Description: Perform a handstand wall walk up with your belly towards the wall. Round out your lower back and contract your core as you slowly lower your head towards the floor. Perform a roll.

Goal: 3 rounds of 3 roll outs.

BLOCK WALKOVERS

Description: Push up into a bridge from the floor then walk your feet up to an elevated surface (couch, ottoman, chair against a wall). Walk your hands back towards your feet then kick over. Attempt to land with both your feet at the same time.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 walk overs

DIPS ON RINGS

Description: Perform this move from your rings or pull up bar. Bend your elbows and lower your chest into the tricep dips as far as your arms can control.

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps

FRONT CRUNCH LEVER TO STRADDLE LEVER

Description: Begin this move in your Front Lever Crunch position. Keep your hips up at the level of your shoulders as you extend both legs out into a straddle lever. 

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps.

Extra Notes: You might not hit 5 reps, that’s ok! It may start small but will build each week to continue to maximize your gains. You got this!

PIRIFORMIS STRETCH

Description: This move starts in standing. You will then place 1 leg on a raised surface causing your entire shin bone to be supported on the surface with the shin crossing your body. You will then lean forward causing an increase in stretch to the hip area. **Be sure that the leg is fully supported by the surface. This move should be done on a couch, bed or some other wide surface that will allow your leg to be fully supported.**

Goal: 4 reps each leg with 15 second holds

DAY 2

SINGLE LEG SPLIT PULSES

Description: This move starts by leaning forward and allowing your hands to reach the ground with knees bent on the ground. Then slide 1 leg out to the side, straightening your knee as you slide it outwards.  Once you reach a comfortable split position with minimal stretching, you will gently pulse your hips up and down to give an additional stretch at the bottom of the pulse and back to resting position at the top of the pulse allowing your body weight to be partially supported by your arms. 

Goal: 1 Round, 3 minutes per side with 30 seconds stretch, 15 second rest

Extra Notes: You might not hit 3 minutes per side, that’s ok! It may start small but will build each week to continue to maximize your gains. You got this!

PRE HANDSTAND HOLDS

Description: Start standing with legs straddled. You will then shift your weight forward as you lift your hips using your core to increase weightbearing through your hands. Hold this position for prescribed time.

Goal: 3 rounds of 30 second holds twice with 10 sec rest between reps.

Extra Notes:  You might not hit 30 seconds each rep, that’s ok!  It may start small but will build each week to continue to maximize your gains. You got this!

STRADDLED HALF SUPERMAN

Description: Begin on your stomach with arms overhead. Keep your knees straddle as you separate your legs into a straddled position. Perform a superman primarily using your glutes. IF you feel too much pressure in your lower back, keep your chest on the floor for now.

Goal: 3 rounds of 3 reps with 15 sec holds

STAR UPS

Description: This move begins laying on your back with your legs out straight. Raise both of your legs so your heels are off the floor. Contract your core so your opposite hand and foot meet in the middle.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps each side.

L STAND ROCKING

Description: Begin in your L-stand. *Do not lose your turtle shell or compression! Squeeze your shoulder blades down and back while you begin contracting your core maximally to rock your feet up.

Goal: 3 rounds of 1 V-stand holding and rocking for as long as you can.

SCISSOR LEVER

Description: Begin this move with your legs tucked up to your chest. Then attempt to flex your shoulders and bring your body up so it is parallel to the floor. Hold this position maintaining hollowbody spine and alternate straightening each hip with the knee bent.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 each leg

DAY 3

LUNGE TO HANDSTAND KICK-UPS

Description: Follow this video to work your ankle, pelvis, core and shoulder control. 

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps per leg.

Extra Notes:  You might not hit all 10 reps, that’s ok!  It may start small but will build each week to continue to maximize your gains. You got this!

FORWARD ROLL TO TUCK

Description: Follow the video and start off slow to remain safe.

Goal: 3 rounds of 3 attempts.

HANDSTAND PUSH-UPS

Description: Work this move with belly to wall instead of back.

Goal: 3 rounds of 7 reps

Extra Notes: You might not hit 7 reps, that’s ok! It may start small but will build each week to continue to maximize your gains. You got this!

SMALL MANNA LIFTS

Description: Start this move in a straddle with your arms behind your legs. Point your toes and stalder lift both legs up at the same time. Hold that contraction and use your arms and core to lift your pelvis off the floor.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps

WIPER CIRCLES

Description: Hanging from a bar or equivalent surface, you will engage your core to complete this move in a circular fashion like the hands on a clock. 

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps per direction

Extra Notes: You might not hit 10 reps, that’s ok! It may start small but will build each week to continue to maximize your gains. You got this!

FROG REVERSE PRESS AND UP

Description: Perform a handstand wall walk up with your belly towards the wall. Stack hips over your shoulders and slowly let legs slide down the wall. As legs come down, bend your elbows and allow knees to land on triceps. Push back up into the starting position.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps

Extra Notes: You might not hit 5 reps each round, that’s ok! It may start small but will build each week to continue to maximize your gains. You got this!

BONUS MOVE

CRAB HAND PULSES

Description: Place your elbow between your belly button and front hip bone. Weight shift your body weight forward mainly onto your arms then extend both legs out behind you. Attempt to pulse your secondary arm off the ground.

Goal: 2 rounds of 5 pulses each arm

SPINDLE

Description: Follow the video to perform a spindle. Begin slowly to learn the motor coordination.

Goal: 2 rounds of 1 min practice each direction.

NINJA KATA LEVEL 3

Description: Your first ninja strength kata linking hanging moves together

Goal: 1 round of 2 reps

HANDSTAND KATA LEVEL 3

Description: Your first handstand kata linking hanging moves together

Goal: 1 round of 2 reps

MUSCLE UP ON RINGS WITH FEET

Description: Position yourself under the rings with arms over head, hands in a false grip. Use your feet as lightly as possible as you perform a muscle up.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps.