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Chair Strength

HW12-034 · Variation 2 · HW34

Use a secured chair and seated/support-based positions to organise the session and limit unnecessary setup changes.

1Prepare2 min
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26 stations × 45 s2 rounds
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3Recover1 min
12:00
total remaining · pauses excluded
Ready · preparation first
Work targets are caps, not a requirement to keep moving.

Coaching & session plan

HW12-034 · Chair Strength

01 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
Rear-foot-elevated split squat · 2–3 reps / side

Use a low, fixed support for the rear foot. Load the front foot steadily and lower only as far as balance and knee/hip control allow. 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

2
Seated water-bottle overhead press · 5–8 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 capped, non-glass bottles; match loads when two bottles are used. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.

Easier: Wall push-up

3
Seated 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: Standing W shoulder-blade control

4
Bridge march · 2–3 reps / side

Move through the hips with the ribs quiet. Stop the range before the lower back takes over; lower slowly. Use about 3 s per repetition and up to 5 s to change sides; the cap includes both sides.

Easier: Glute bridge

5
Backpack bear-hug hold · 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. Secure the bag contents and check every handle and seam; no swinging. Breathe continuously and release before straining.

Easier: Wall forearm plank

6
Supported clock taps · 5–8 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

Before you start

Equipment: Fixed low bench; Chair + water bottles; Chair; Floor / mat; Backpack; Chair / counter

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.

Choose a controllable range and modest effort. Stop for sharp pain, dizziness, chest discomfort or unusual breathlessness.

Stop any movement that causes sharp or increasing pain, dizziness or unusual breathlessness. No pain, calorie-burn or injury-prevention outcome is guaranteed.