1Bodyweight![Pause squat exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonPause squat
Pause squat
2 × 5–8 controlled reps
Keep the whole foot supported. Bend within a controllable range, then stand without bouncing or collapsing inward.
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BODYWEIGHT12 MIN6 EXERCISESLEVEL 1HOME
Tempo Foundations
BW12-099
Use deliberate pauses and short holds instead of increasing speed or external loading.
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
2Wall![Wall push-up exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonWall push-up
Wall push-up
2 × 5–8 controlled reps
Place hands on a fixed wall and step back to a manageable angle. Keep the body organised while bending and straightening the elbows.
3Wall![Wall-target hip hinge exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonWall-target hip hinge
Wall-target hip hinge
2 × 5–8 controlled reps
Soften the knees and send the hips back. Keep any load close; stop before the trunk position becomes difficult to control.
4Bodyweight![Standing W shoulder-blade control exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonStanding W shoulder-blade control
Standing W shoulder-blade control
2 × 5–8 controlled reps
Move the shoulder blades smoothly without lifting the ribs. Keep the neck relaxed.
5Floor / mat![Kneeling forearm plank exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonKneeling forearm plank
Kneeling forearm plank
2 × 15–20 s hold
Breathe throughout and keep the pelvis quiet. Shorten the lever or range before the back arches or the shoulders lose support.
6Bodyweight![Alternating heel-dig steps exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonAlternating heel-dig steps
Alternating heel-dig steps
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
BW12-099 · Tempo Foundations01 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
Pause 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
2
Wall push-up · 5–8 controlled reps
Place hands on a fixed wall and step back to a manageable angle. Keep the body organised while bending and straightening the elbows. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Wall shoulder-blade push-up
3
Wall-target hip hinge · 5–8 controlled reps
Soften the knees and send the hips back. Keep any load close; stop before the trunk position becomes difficult to control. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Seated hip hinge
4
Standing W shoulder-blade control · 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: reduce range, resistance or work time.
5
Kneeling forearm plank · 15–20 s hold
Breathe throughout and keep the pelvis quiet. Shorten the lever or range before the back arches or the shoulders lose support. Breathe continuously and release before straining.
Easier: Dead-bug heel tap
6
Alternating heel-dig steps · 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
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.