A1Chair![Chair sit-to-stand exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonChair sit-to-stand
Chair sit-to-stand
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Keep the whole foot supported. Bend within a controllable range, then stand without bouncing or collapsing inward.
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BODYWEIGHT45 MIN12 EXERCISESLEVEL 2HOME
Squat + Push Foundation · Control
BW45-012 · BW45 Session 012
Develop squat + push foundation with controlled efforts and deliberate recovery rather than rushing between exercises.
1Prepare5 min
→26 pairs × 6 min3 rounds
→3Recover4 min
45:00
total remaining · pauses excluded
Ready · preparation first
Work targets are caps, not a requirement to keep moving.
Your exercises
Alternate each pair (A1/A2 … F1/F2) for 3 rounds · one exercise starts every minute · up to 40 s work, rest for the unused time
A2Floor / mat![Full push-up exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonFull push-up
Full push-up
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Stack the ribs over the pelvis and use a comfortable hand position. Lower under control; choose a lever you can repeat cleanly.
B1Bodyweight![Standing hip hinge exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonStanding hip hinge
Standing hip hinge
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Soften the knees and send the hips back. Keep any load close; stop before the trunk position becomes difficult to control.
B2Wall![Wall-supported overhead reach exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonWall-supported overhead reach
Wall-supported overhead reach
3 × 4–6 slow reps
Move slowly inside a comfortable range. Do not force the end position or hold the breath; ease out if symptoms increase.
C1Chair![Chair-touch squat exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonChair-touch squat
Chair-touch squat
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Keep the whole foot supported. Bend within a controllable range, then stand without bouncing or collapsing inward.
C2Mat / floor![Bird dog exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonBird dog
Bird dog
3 × 3–5 reps / side
Breathe throughout and keep the pelvis quiet. Shorten the lever or range before the back arches or the shoulders lose support.
D1Bodyweight![Shallow hinge and forward reach exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonShallow hinge and forward reach
Shallow hinge and forward reach
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Soften the knees and send the hips back. Keep any load close; stop before the trunk position becomes difficult to control.
D2Floor or mat![Straight-leg side plank exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonStraight-leg side plank
Straight-leg side plank
3 × 12–15 s / side
Breathe throughout and keep the pelvis quiet. Shorten the lever or range before the back arches or the shoulders lose support.
E1Bodyweight![Split-stance weight shift exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonSplit-stance weight shift
Split-stance weight shift
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Use a fixed support nearby and look ahead. Work inside a controllable range; stop or reset after a loss of balance.
E2Floor or mat![High-plank scapular push-up exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonHigh-plank scapular push-up
High-plank scapular push-up
3 × 20–30 s hold
Move the shoulder blades smoothly without lifting the ribs. Keep the neck relaxed.
F1Stable chair![Seated toe raise exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonSeated toe raise
Seated toe raise
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Rise and lower slowly through the forefoot without rolling the ankle. Use secure fingertip support when needed.
F2Bodyweight![Forward-and-back V steps exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonForward-and-back V steps
Forward-and-back V steps
3 × 20–30 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
BW45-012 · Squat + Push Foundation · Control01 Prepare · 00:00–05:00
- Easy march / walk · 60 sBegin slowly; check the route and breathing.
- Comfortable shoulder circles · 60 sUse small, unforced arm movements.
- Unloaded hinge rehearsal · 60 sMove the hips back with soft knees.
- Supported squat / step rehearsal · 60 sUse a comfortable depth or low step.
- First-pair rehearsal · 60 sRehearse easier versions of the first two stations; no loaded or maximal efforts.
Readiness comes before the clock. Take extra preparation or pause whenever needed.
02 Main work · 05:00–41:00
Six consecutive pairs, A1/A2 through F1/F2. Repeat each pair three times. Each minute holds up to 40 s work and at least 20 s recovery or transition.
Effort: 5–7/10; finish with 2–4 good repetitions in reserve. These are 36 station exposures, not 36 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 · 41:00–45:00
- Ease the pace · 60 sEasy walk or march.
- Comfortable upper-body movement · 60 sRelax the shoulders and arms.
- Comfortable lower-body movement · 60 sChoose gentle ankle or hip movement, without forcing range.
- Settle and record · 60 sLet breathing settle; note how the session felt.
Exercise cues, sides & easier options
A1
Chair sit-to-stand · 6–10 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-supported mini squat
A2
Full push-up · 6–10 controlled reps
Stack the ribs over the pelvis and use a comfortable hand position. Lower under control; choose a lever you can repeat cleanly. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Wall push-up
B1
Standing hip hinge · 6–10 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: Wall-target hip hinge
B2
Wall-supported overhead reach · 4–6 slow reps
Move slowly inside a comfortable range. Do not force the end position or hold the breath; ease out if symptoms increase. Comfortable range only; alternate sides or split the work window evenly.
Easier: reduce range, resistance or work time.
C1
Chair-touch squat · 6–10 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
C2
Bird dog · 3–5 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
D1
Shallow hinge and forward reach · 6–10 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: Wall-target hip hinge
D2
Straight-leg side plank · 12–15 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: Dead-bug heel tap
E1
Split-stance weight shift · 6–10 controlled reps
Use a fixed support nearby and look ahead. Work inside a controllable range; stop or reset after a loss of balance. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Supported semi-tandem stance
E2
High-plank scapular push-up · 20–30 s hold
Move the shoulder blades smoothly without lifting the ribs. Keep the neck relaxed. Unloaded drills train control, not a loaded row. Breathe continuously and release before straining.
Easier: Standing W shoulder-blade control
F1
Seated toe raise · 6–10 controlled reps
Rise and lower slowly through the forefoot without rolling the ankle. Use secure fingertip support when needed. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Chair-supported calf raise
F2
Forward-and-back V steps · 20–30 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: Chair; Floor / mat; Wall; Mat / floor; Floor or mat; Stable chair
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.
Source family name is not a beginner clearance. Selection level is based on the most demanding included exercise.
Stop any movement that causes sharp or increasing pain, dizziness or unusual breathlessness. No pain, calorie-burn or injury-prevention outcome is guaranteed.