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MIKE VALENTE CUSTOM WORKOUT

Hey there Mike!  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!

SPINE FLEXIBILITY

Description: This is a great video for full spine mobility. Follow Lee’s instructions for your neck, chest and hip mobility

Goal: 10 reps per movement.

ANKLE WARM UP

Description: 10 reps if reps, 10 sec hold if holds

WRIST WARM UP

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

10 reps if reps, 10 sec hold if holds 

DAY 1

PULL UP NEGATIVES

Description: This move begins with lifting yourself into a pull-up position by using a box or step of some kind. You will focus on control lowering yourself back into the full hang. Use the step to hop back up into a pull-up position again.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 negatives with at least 5 second lowering

PLANK TO SIDE PLANK

Description: Begin in an elbow plank. Rotate your body and shoulders to come into a side plank position. Focus on keeping your hips up throughout and do not let your bottom drop. Rotate back into an elbow plank and repeat on opposite side. **This video shows a further progression. Only go as far as your shoulder feels comfortable.

Goal: 3 rounds of 14 reps (7 reps each direction)

L SIT HIP LIFTS

Description: This move starts sitting on the ground, legs straight. Then, with no momentum, lean forward, and use your core and triceps to lift as powerfully as possible to lift your bottom. Focus on holding your core tight to keep a rounded posture to support your back and your shoulders forward.

Goal: 3 rounds of 3 reps with 10 second hold

BACK LEG RAISED LUNGE

Description: Begin about 2-3 feet in front of a surface. Place a foot on the surface then perform a static lunge as the video shows. Makes sure your front knee tracks over your feet and does not drop inward or outward.

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps each leg.

FROG STAND HOLD

Description: This move begins in a frog stand. Description: This move starts by placing your hands on the ground flat in front of you slightly wider than your shoulders. You will then bring your feet close to your hands to allow your inner thigh near your knees to lean against your elbows. From there you will lean forward to lessen weight on your feet until you can lift BOTH FEET up off the ground.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps for as long as you can hold.

HAMSTRING STRETCH WITH STRAP IF NEEDED

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: 4 reps each leg x 30 second holds

DAY 2

HANGING L EXTENSIONS

Description: Work this movement in hanging. Focus on holding your core engaged as you straighten your knees to work your hamstring mobility

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps

PIKED HANDSTAND WALK IN

Description: Start with feet on a raised surface such as a bed or chair. You will then walk your feet in towards your hands bending at your hips while keeping your core active working to bring your hips over your shoulders without arching your back then walk your feet back out to the plank.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps.

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.

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 15 reps

HIP TWIST STRETCH

Description: This move starts on your stomach. Keep your chest on the floor while you rotate a foot toward the opposite shoulder opening up your hip. 

Goal: 15 sec holds x 2 reps each leg.

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.

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

OBLIQUE SLIDES

Description: Begin in an elbow plank holding your hollowbody. Slides your feet towards one elbow to get an oblique crunch.

Goal: 3 rounds of 8 reps each side.

PYRAMID PUSH-UPS

Description: Begin 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 8 push ups

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

CRUNCH PLANCHE 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 3 reps with 15 second hold each

FIGURE 4 ON WALL STRETCH

Description: Lay on your back with hips ~1 foot away from a wall. Place one foot up on the wall and cross your other leg over it to form a figure 4. Use your arms to push your knee away from your body.

Goal: 15 sec hold x 3 reps each leg.