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DAVID FRIEND CUSTOM WORKOUT

Hey there David!  Here’s your CUSTOM TRAINING PROGRAM.  All you have to do is give commitment and a wee bit ‘o courage. Talk with your 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!

Form over number of reps always!

STICK WARM UP

Description: Follow along with this video for a full-body flexibility training.

WRIST WARM UP

Description: Follow the video to get your wrists ready for weight bearing 

PLANK SHOULDER 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: 10 reps each direction per round.

DAY 1

HANGING CRUNCHES

Description: Hanging on a pull-up bar or equivalent surface, tuck your knees to your chest then return to fully straight position.

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 crunches.

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.

CRUNCH PLANCHE SCAPULAR PUSH UPS

Description: Start in a tuck planche position with feet on a raised surface. You will then hold that core engagement as you do scapular push-ups for your shoulders

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps

PIKE TO TABLE

Description: Begin in a pike position. Rotate your body and shoulders to come into a table top position. Focus on keeping your hips up throughout and do not let your bottom drop. Rotate back into a pike position.

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps

FROG KICKBACKS

Description: This move begins in a frog stand. Then perform a “push-up” type movement with your arms as you kick your legs backwards into a tall plank. Assure your core is intact to keep your lower back from arching.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 kickbacks

WALL SIT ANGELS

Description: This move starts with your back against the wall. You will then slide your hips down so that your hips and knees make 90 degree angles. You will then hold your core tight to keep your back flat against the wall. You will then perform arm angels as the video shows. *Only move your arms as much as your shoulder blades will allow.* 

Goal: 3 rounds of 2 reps with 30 second holds per rep

PIRIFORMIS LUNGE

Description: Find a surface about hip height. Put a leg onto the surface in a figure 4 position. You will then lunge as the video shows as deep as you can.

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps each leg.

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 2

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: 10 reps.

HANDSTAND WALL WALK UP

Description: This move starts in a tall plank position with your feet close to the wall. As you walk your hands backwards towards the wall, walk your feet up the wall. Use your core to keep your lower back from arching.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps.

FIGURE 4 ROWS

Description: Raise your rings so when you hang underneath them with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, your knee is at a 90 degree angle like the video shows. You will then cross one of your legs over the other into a figure 4. Perform 8 rows bringing your hands towards your armpits and squeezing your shoulder blades together. Then switch legs and perform 8 more rows.

YOU CAN ALSO DO THESE WITH TRX STRAPS OR A SQUAT RACK

Goal: 3 rounds of 8 reps each side

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.

HOLLOW BODY TO TUCK TO SUPERMAN ROLL

Description: Begin in a hollowbody hold. Perform a crunch bringing your knees and elbows together then return to hollowbody. Use your core to roll to superman then back to hollowbody.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 rolls each direction.

BENT KNEE V STAND TO L SIT

Description: Start in an L position. As you slide your heels toward you lift your butt off the ground. Elevate your feet from the ground to hit a bent knee V stand hold. Maintain your core as you kick your legs out in front of you avoiding tipping your torso back. You can hit your heels to the ground but maintain elevation throughout your body. Then repeat without letting your butt drop.

Goal: 3 rounds of 8 reps

SHOULDER STRETCH WITH STRAP

Description: This move starts in standing. You will hold the towel with 1 arm that will lift above your head causing the towel to be placed behind your back. Then with the other arm you will reach behind your back for the towel. Work your hands towards each other using the towel as a guide to bring them closer together. When you have reached as closely together as you can, use the upper hand to pull the towel slightly up to give an extra stretch to the lower hand behind your back.

Goal: 3 reps each arm with 15 sec holds

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.

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. 

Goal: 3 rounds of 1 rep, 1 minute hold

HANGING CRUNCH ROTATIONS

Description: Hanging on a pull-up bar or equivalent surface, use your core to lift your legs into a crunch, knees to chest. You will then use your core and shoulders to rotate your knees from one side to another.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps each direction

SNAKE SQUATS

Description: Start standing with feet wider than your shoulders. Then squat as deep as you can. You will then shift towards one side then the other fully extending your leg out without lifting your hips between sides.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps each direction

SUPERMAN SWIMS 2nd VERSION

Description: Place your arms over head with your elbows straight and palms facing down. Lift your head and shoulders as you raise your arms and sweep them behind you. Simultaneously, squeeze your glutes to lift your legs off the ground. Lift your chest has high as you can and squeeze your shoulder blades together.

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps

PIKED PUSH UPS

Description: Begin with your feet on an elevated surface with your body in a pike position. Perform a push up assuring only your elbows/shoulders are moving but you are keeping the angle at your hips the same.

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 push ups.

HOLLOWBODY ROCKS

Description: This move starts by laying on your back. You will then contract your core while lifting your legs and arms just slightly causing your body to become like the bottom of a rocking horse. From there you will USE YOUR CORE to start the rock.

Goal: 3 Rounds of 20 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 4 reps each leg