A1Bodyweight![Stationary split squat exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonStationary split squat
Stationary split squat
3 × 3–5 reps / side
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 · Flow
BW45-016 · BW45 Session 016
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 or mat![Hand-release push-up exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonHand-release push-up
Hand-release 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.
B1Floor or mat![Single-leg glute bridge exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonSingle-leg glute bridge
Single-leg glute bridge
3 × 3–5 reps / side
Move through the hips with the ribs quiet. Stop the range before the lower back takes over; lower slowly.
B2Floor / mat![Prone T arm lift exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonProne T arm lift
Prone T arm lift
3 × 6–10 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.
C1Stable low step![Lateral step-down exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonLateral step-down
Lateral step-down
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Lower the free heel beside a low, fixed step without dropping the pelvis. Keep support available and reduce step height if control is lost.
C2Floor or mat![Supine curl-up exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonSupine curl-up
Supine curl-up
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Breathe throughout and keep the pelvis quiet. Shorten the lever or range before the back arches or the shoulders lose support.
D1Floor or mat![Hamstring walkout exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonHamstring walkout
Hamstring walkout
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Start in a low bridge. Take small heel steps out and back without sagging; stop the walkout before hamstring cramping.
D2Floor / mat![Side-lying clam exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonSide-lying clam
Side-lying clam
3 × 3–5 reps / side
Keep the pelvis steady rather than rolling to gain height. Use a small controlled range and equal exposure on both sides.
E1Bodyweight![Slow heel-to-toe walking pattern exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonSlow heel-to-toe walking pattern
Slow heel-to-toe walking pattern
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![Close-grip floor push-up exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonClose-grip floor push-up
Close-grip floor 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.
F1Wall for balance![Standing bent-knee calf raise exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonStanding bent-knee calf raise
Standing bent-knee calf raise
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Rise and lower slowly through the forefoot without rolling the ankle. Use secure fingertip support when needed.
F2Bodyweight![Low-impact boxer step exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonLow-impact boxer step
Low-impact boxer step
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
BW45-016 · Squat + Push Foundation · Flow01 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
Stationary split squat · 3–5 reps / side
Keep the whole foot supported. Bend within a controllable range, then stand without bouncing or collapsing inward. Match both sides; the displayed dose is per side. Use about 3 s per repetition and up to 5 s to change sides; the cap includes both sides.
Easier: Chair sit-to-stand
A2
Hand-release 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
Single-leg glute bridge · 3–5 reps / side
Move through the hips with the ribs quiet. Stop the range before the lower back takes over; lower slowly. Match both sides; the displayed dose is per side. Use about 3 s per repetition and up to 5 s to change sides; the cap includes both sides.
Easier: Glute bridge
B2
Prone T arm lift · 6–10 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
C1
Lateral step-down · 6–10 controlled reps
Lower the free heel beside a low, fixed step without dropping the pelvis. Keep support available and reduce step height if control is lost. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Chair sit-to-stand
C2
Supine curl-up · 6–10 controlled reps
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 unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Dead-bug heel tap
D1
Hamstring walkout · 6–10 controlled reps
Start in a low bridge. Take small heel steps out and back without sagging; stop the walkout before hamstring cramping. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Glute bridge
D2
Side-lying clam · 3–5 reps / side
Keep the pelvis steady rather than rolling to gain height. Use a small controlled range and equal exposure on both sides. Match both sides; the displayed dose is per side. Use about 3 s per repetition and up to 5 s to change sides; the cap includes both sides.
Easier: reduce range, resistance or work time.
E1
Slow heel-to-toe walking pattern · 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
Close-grip floor 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
F1
Standing bent-knee calf 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
Low-impact boxer step · 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: Floor or mat; Floor / mat; Stable low step; Wall for balance
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.