1Wall![Wall shoulder-blade push-up exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonWall shoulder-blade push-up
Wall shoulder-blade push-up
2 × 5–8 controlled reps
Move the shoulder blades smoothly without lifting the ribs. Keep the neck relaxed.
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BODYWEIGHT12 MIN6 EXERCISESLEVEL 1HOME
Shoulder and Trunk Control
BW12-098
A shoulder-control emphasis with lower-body and trunk support; this is not a hypertrophy pulling session.
1Prepare2 min
→26 stations × 45 s2 rounds
→3Recover1 min
12:00
total remaining · pauses excluded
Ready · preparation first
Work targets are caps, not a requirement to keep moving.
Your exercises
Work 1 → 6 in order, twice · each 45 s station = up to 30 s work + at least 15 s transition
2Bodyweight![Bodyweight squat exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonBodyweight squat
Bodyweight squat
2 × 5–8 controlled reps
Keep the whole foot supported. Bend within a controllable range, then stand without bouncing or collapsing inward.
3Floor / mat![Prone T arm lift exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonProne T arm lift
Prone T arm lift
2 × 5–8 controlled reps
Lie prone with the neck comfortable. Lift the arms a small amount in a T without shrugging or arching the back; this is scapular control.
4Mat / floor![Bird dog exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonBird dog
Bird dog
2 × 2–3 reps / side
Breathe throughout and keep the pelvis quiet. Shorten the lever or range before the back arches or the shoulders lose support.
5Wall![Wall side plank exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonWall side plank
Wall side plank
2 × 8–10 s / side
Breathe throughout and keep the pelvis quiet. Shorten the lever or range before the back arches or the shoulders lose support.
6Bodyweight![Side step-touch exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonSide step-touch
Side step-touch
2 × 15–25 s comfortable rhythm
Use a pace and route that keep steps controlled. Do not chase speed or breathlessness; leave space to slow down.
Coaching & session plan
BW12-098 · Shoulder and Trunk Control01 Prepare · 00:00–02:00
- Easy march or seated march · 60 sBegin slowly and check your space.
- Comfortable movement rehearsal · 60 sUse easy versions of the first two stations; extend preparation when needed.
Readiness comes before the clock. Take extra preparation or pause whenever needed.
02 Main work · 02:00–11:00
Follow exercises 1–6 in order, twice. Each 45 s station holds up to 30 s work and at least 15 s recovery or transition.
Effort: 5–7/10; finish with 2–4 good repetitions in reserve. These are 12 station exposures, not 12 maximal strength sets.
03 Scale & progress
Use the easier option named on the exercise card, shorten the lever or range, and stop the work early. Pause the clock when additional recovery or setup time is needed.
Repeat this selection until the target can be completed with stable technique on two occasions. Then change one variable only: range, repetitions within the time cap, or modest resistance. Never progress just to fill the timer.
04 Recover · 11:00–12:00
- Easy walk / march and settle · 60 sEase the pace; do not stop abruptly if still breathing hard.
Exercise cues, sides & easier options
1
Wall shoulder-blade push-up · 5–8 controlled reps
Move the shoulder blades smoothly without lifting the ribs. Keep the neck relaxed. Unloaded drills train control, not a loaded row. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Standing W shoulder-blade control
2
Bodyweight squat · 5–8 controlled reps
Keep the whole foot supported. Bend within a controllable range, then stand without bouncing or collapsing inward. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Chair sit-to-stand
3
Prone T arm lift · 5–8 controlled reps
Lie prone with the neck comfortable. Lift the arms a small amount in a T without shrugging or arching the back; this is scapular control. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Standing W shoulder-blade control
4
Bird dog · 2–3 reps / side
Breathe throughout and keep the pelvis quiet. Shorten the lever or range before the back arches or the shoulders lose support. Use about 3 s per repetition and up to 5 s to change sides; the cap includes both sides.
Easier: Dead-bug heel tap
5
Wall side plank · 8–10 s / side
Breathe throughout and keep the pelvis quiet. Shorten the lever or range before the back arches or the shoulders lose support. Match both sides; the displayed dose is per side. Do side 1, take up to 5 s to switch, then side 2. Rest for all unused time.
Easier: Wall forearm plank
6
Side step-touch · 15–25 s comfortable rhythm
Use a pace and route that keep steps controlled. Do not chase speed or breathlessness; leave space to slow down. Not a speed test. Recover for the remainder of the station.
Easier: reduce range, resistance or work time.
Before you start
Equipment: Wall; Floor / mat; Mat / floor
Inspect supports and clear the floor. Chairs, steps and benches must not tip or slide. No improvised doorframe anchors, glass weights or unverified hanging supports.
Unloaded shoulder-control drills do not provide the same progressive pulling load as rows. Do not treat this as a complete pulling-strength programme.
Stop any movement that causes sharp or increasing pain, dizziness or unusual breathlessness. No pain, calorie-burn or injury-prevention outcome is guaranteed.