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NICO LAHOOD CUSTOM WORKOUT

Hey there Nico!  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!

SPINAL FLEXIBILITY

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

SHOULDER FLEXIBILITY 1

Description: Follow along with this video for shoulder flexibility training

SHOULDER FLEXIBILITY 2

Description: Follow along with this video for shoulder flexibility training

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 lower back doesn’t arch and the movement comes from your shoulders.* 

Goal: 10 reps.

SHOULDER EXTENSION STRETCH

Goal: 15 sec holds x 3 reps

FOUNDATION KATA

Description: 1-2 attempts

WORKOUT 1

STRADDLE BACK ON BAR

Description: Keeping legs wide, use core to lift hips while legs go outside of arms. Slow controlled descent back to starting position.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps

MONSTER WALKS

Description: This move starts in a squatted position as low as you can hold. Without coming out of the squat, step sidewards one direction x 5 steps then return the opposite direction back to your starting spot. That is one rep. 

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps

HIP ABDUCTIONS

Description: DO THIS IN STANDING, ONE LEG AT A TIME like we did on our call. Toes point forward the entire time. DO NOT let your hip externally rotate. This is to strengthen the outside of your hips.

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps.

STALDER PULSES

Description: Start sitting with legs spread wide into a split position. Place hands between legs flat onto the ground. Working to keep the hands flat on the ground, contract your core to cause your pelvis to tilt backwards causing your legs to lift off the ground. *You will need to be sure to hold a strong quad contraction and to point your toes to help the quads to maximally engage.* 

Goal: 3 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 4 reps each leg

WORKOUT 2

PIKED HANDSTAND LEG LIFT

Description: Start with feet on wall on a raised surface such as a bed or chair. You will then walk yourself back into a pike position. Staying in the pike position, lift 1 leg overhead at a time attempting to stack leg over hips and shoulders.

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 lifts each side

SCAPULAR PUSH UPS

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

YOU CAN DO THESE IN AN ELBOW PLANK LIKE WE DISCUSSED

Goal: 3 rounds of 10 reps

FROG STAND HOLDS

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: 10 reps for as long as you can hold. 

HANGING HOLLOWBODY TO SUPERMAN

Description: Hold a hanging hollowbody with your core tight and lower back rounded/tucked x 5 seconds. Then control the transition to hanging superman x 5 seconds. DON’T FORGET TO ACTIVATE YOUR SHOULDERS

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps.

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

WORKOUT 3

ELBOW PLANK GLUTE KICKS

Description: This move begins in an elbow plank while maintaining a hollow body core. Keep your leg straight as you lift it using your glutes. Do not let your lower back arch.

Goal: 3 rounds 5 reps each leg.

PRIFORMIS LUNGES

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, 8 reps per leg

STEP TO STALDER AND PLANK

Description: Begin in a plank on your hands. Step your feet one at a time until the are next to your hands as the video shows. Lower your booty into a deep squat. Step your legs back into a plank. 

Goal: 3 rounds of 8 reps

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.

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

WORKOUT 4

V-STAND HOLDS AT WALL

Description: Start with legs on a raised surface as seen in this demo. You will lift your hips up off the floor and work to lift 1 leg from the surface at a time. FEET ON YOUR BOX

Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps per leg

PYRAMID PUSH-UPS

Description: Begin with your feet on the FLOOR 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 8 push ups

HANDSTAND WALL WALK-INS

Description: Start in a plank with feet touching a wall. You will then lift your feet onto the wall and walk yourself in towards the wall while keeping your core active working to bring your hips over your shoulders without arching your back then walk back out to the plank.

 Goal: 3 rounds of 5 reps.

MUSCLE UP NEGATIVES

Description: Pull as high as you can working to bring your chest to the bar each rep.

Goal: 3 rounds, 8 reps

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.

WORKOUT 5

HOLDS WORKOUT
DO EACH MOVE FOR 1 MINUTE OF HOLDS, 2 ROUNDS

PLANCHE PLANK

V-STAND

PUSH UP INTO BRIDGE

Description: Start lying on your back then push up to a bridge position. Shift your weight towards your hands allowing your shoulders to open. 

DO THE FIRST ROUND OVER YOGA BALL

PIKE HOLD

WALL SIT WITH ANGELS

Put the block between your knees for adduction.