Overview
| Program Goal | Shoulder and back flexibility |
| Delivery Format | Video follow-along or written workouts |
| Experience Level | Push up into a backbend |
| Program Duration | Four weeks |
| Training Frequency | Five per week |
| Equipment | StrongBlocks |
Disclaimer: make sure you consult with a medical professional before commencing any exercise regimen.
Weekly schedule
Below is a sample of how to schedule the workouts when combining it with a strength program.
| Sunday | ||
| Monday | Strength | Stretch |
| Tuesday | Stretch | |
| Wednesday | Strength | Stretch |
| Thursday | Stretch | |
| Friday | Strength | |
| Saturday | Stretch |
Baseline testing
I recommend taking a photo or video of your first backbend for comparison at the end of this program.
Game-changer
I’ve included core work at the beginning of every workout. Passive flexibility refers to the amount you can stretch a joint with assistance (think a partner pushing on you, or gravity). Active flexibility is how far you can stretch that joint using only your muscles (think of lifting your straightened straight leg up in front of you). By having a strong core, we are decreasing the gap between passive and active flexibility, which will allow you to move your joints through a greater range of motion, unassisted (Yay!).
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