Week 1 · Day 1
FULL BODY
8 exercises
Rest between sets
Rest until you can take the next set to 100%. Usually 2-4 minutes on the heavy sets. Failure is the engine; rushing shortchanges the work.
PUSH-UPS
3 sets
- Working 1As many as possible (leave 1-2) repsKnees down if needed
- Working 2As many as possible (leave 1-2) repsKnees down if needed
- Working 3As many as possible repsLast set — get everything
Form cues
- —Hands about shoulder-width; body in a straight line from head to heels.
- —Lower until your chest is a few inches off the floor, elbows around 45 degrees.
- —Brace your core and glutes so your hips don't sag or pike up.
Too hard? Drop to your knees. Too easy? Slow the lower down to 3 seconds.
PIKE PUSH-UPS
3 sets
- Working 18-12 repsLeave 1-2 in the tank
- Working 28-12 repsLeave 1-2 in the tank
- Working 38-12 repsLast set to a hard finish
Form cues
- —Hips high in an upside-down V, hands about shoulder-width.
- —Lower the crown of your head toward the floor between your hands.
- —Press back up and keep your elbows from flaring straight out.
This is your shoulder builder. Demo coming soon — film pending.
BODYWEIGHT SQUATS
3 sets
- Working 115-25 repsLeave 1-2 in the tank
- Working 215-25 repsLeave 1-2 in the tank
- Working 315-25 repsLast set to a hard finish
Form cues
- —Feet shoulder-width, toes slightly out; sit back and down like into a chair.
- —Knees track over your toes; keep your chest up and heels planted.
- —Go to at least parallel, then drive up through your whole foot.
REVERSE LUNGES
3 sets
- Working 110-12 each leg repsLeave 1-2 in the tank
- Working 210-12 each leg repsLeave 1-2 in the tank
- Working 310-12 each leg repsLast set to a hard finish
Form cues
- —Step straight back and lower until both knees are around 90 degrees.
- —Keep your torso upright and your front heel down as you drive up.
- —Control the step — no wobbling. Finish one leg or alternate.
WALL SIT
3 sets
- Working 130-60 sec hold repsStop when form breaks
- Working 230-60 sec hold repsStop when form breaks
- Working 330-60 sec hold repsLast hold — grind it out
Form cues
- —Back flat against the wall, thighs parallel to the floor.
- —Knees stacked over your ankles at about 90 degrees.
- —Brace your core and hold; breathe steadily through the burn.
GLUTE BRIDGE
3 sets
- Working 115-20 repsLeave 1-2 in the tank
- Working 215-20 repsLeave 1-2 in the tank
- Working 315-20 repsLast set to a hard finish
Form cues
- —Heels close to your glutes; drive through your heels.
- —Squeeze your glutes to lift your hips to a straight line — don't overarch your back.
- —Pause at the top, then lower under control.
SUPERMAN
3 sets
- Working 112-15 repsLeave 1-2 in the tank
- Working 212-15 repsLeave 1-2 in the tank
- Working 312-15 repsLast set to a hard finish
Form cues
- —Lift your arms, chest, and legs off the floor at the same time.
- —Squeeze your glutes and lower back; keep your neck neutral (look down).
- —Hold briefly at the top, then lower slowly.
PLANK
3 sets
- Working 130-60 sec hold repsStop when form breaks
- Working 230-60 sec hold repsStop when form breaks
- Working 330-60 sec hold repsLast hold — grind it out
Form cues
- —Elbows under your shoulders, body in one straight line head to heels.
- —Brace your abs and squeeze your glutes; don't let your hips sag or pike.
- —Keep breathing and hold the position — quality over time.
