Day 1
Push — foundation
Push-up mechanics and midline bracing
Joint prep flow
Cue: Slow circles, pain-free range only
5 min
- Incline push-up
Cue: Ribs down, elbows about 45°
3 × 8
- Pike push-up
Cue: Hips high, crown travels to the floor
2 × 5
2 × 8
- Plank
Cue: Glutes on, breathe through the hold
2 × 30 sec
Between sets, take one easy 20-second stretch of the muscle you just worked — short and sub-maximal, never aggressive.






