1Chair![Chair-touch squat exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonChair-touch squat
Chair-touch 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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Chair Strength
HW12-039 · Variation 7 · HW39
Use a secured chair and seated/support-based positions to organise the session and limit unnecessary setup changes.
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
2Chair + water bottles![Seated water-bottle overhead press exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonSeated water-bottle overhead press
Seated water-bottle overhead press
2 × 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.
3Chair![Seated W shoulder-blade control exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonSeated W shoulder-blade control
Seated W shoulder-blade control
2 × 5–8 controlled reps
Move the shoulder blades smoothly without lifting the ribs. Keep the neck relaxed.
4Fixed low step![Feet-elevated glute bridge exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonFeet-elevated glute bridge
Feet-elevated glute bridge
2 × 5–8 controlled reps
Move through the hips with the ribs quiet. Stop the range before the lower back takes over; lower slowly.
5Water bottles![Water-bottle farmer march exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonWater-bottle farmer march
Water-bottle farmer march
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.
6Water bottles![Water-bottle calf raise exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonWater-bottle calf raise
Water-bottle calf raise
2 × 5–8 controlled reps
Rise and lower slowly through the forefoot without rolling the ankle. Use secure fingertip support when needed.
Coaching & session plan
HW12-039 · Chair Strength01 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
Chair-touch 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
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
Feet-elevated glute bridge · 5–8 controlled reps
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 unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Glute bridge
5
Water-bottle farmer march · 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. Use capped, non-glass bottles; match loads when two bottles are used. Not a speed test. Recover for the remainder of the station.
Easier: reduce range, resistance or work time.
6
Water-bottle calf raise · 5–8 controlled reps
Rise and lower slowly through the forefoot without rolling the ankle. Use secure fingertip support when needed. 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: Chair-supported calf raise
Before you start
Equipment: Chair; Chair + water bottles; Fixed low step; Water bottles
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.