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Chair Strength

HW45-036 · Tempo · HW45-36

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

1Prepare5 min
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26 pairs × 6 min3 rounds
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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

A1Chair
Illustration coming soonChair-touch squat

Chair-touch squat

3 × 5–8 reps · 4 s / rep

Keep the whole foot supported. Bend within a controllable range, then stand without bouncing or collapsing inward.

Knee-dominant strength
A2Chair + water bottles
Illustration coming soonSeated water-bottle overhead press

Seated water-bottle overhead press

3 × 5–8 reps · 4 s / rep

Stack the ribs over the pelvis and use a comfortable hand position. Lower under control; choose a lever you can repeat cleanly.

Pushing strength
B1Chair / counter
Illustration coming soonSupported single-leg hinge

Supported single-leg hinge

3 × 3–5 reps / side

Soften the knees and send the hips back. Keep any load close; stop before the trunk position becomes difficult to control.

Hip-hinge strength
B2Chair
Illustration coming soonSeated W shoulder-blade control

Seated W shoulder-blade control

3 × 5–8 reps · 4 s / rep

Move the shoulder blades smoothly without lifting the ribs. Keep the neck relaxed.

Shoulder / scapular control
C1Fixed low step
Illustration coming soonFeet-elevated glute bridge

Feet-elevated glute bridge

3 × 5–8 reps · 4 s / rep

Move through the hips with the ribs quiet. Stop the range before the lower back takes over; lower slowly.

Posterior-chain control
C2Wall
Illustration coming soonWall side plank

Wall 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.

Trunk control
D1Fixed low bench
Illustration coming soonRear-foot-elevated split squat

Rear-foot-elevated split squat

3 × 3–5 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.

Knee-dominant strength
D2Floor or mat
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.

Shoulder / scapular control
E1Bodyweight
Illustration coming soonStanding W shoulder-blade control

Standing W shoulder-blade control

3 × 5–8 reps · 4 s / rep

Move the shoulder blades smoothly without lifting the ribs. Keep the neck relaxed.

Shoulder / scapular control
E2Floor or mat
Illustration coming soonFloor plank shoulder tap

Floor plank shoulder tap

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.

Trunk control
F1Chair / wall
Illustration coming soonSupported single-leg calf raise

Supported single-leg calf raise

3 × 3–5 reps / side

Rise and lower slowly through the forefoot without rolling the ankle. Use secure fingertip support when needed.

Ankle / calf capacity
F2Bodyweight
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.

Locomotion / conditioning

Coaching & session plan

HW45-036 · Chair Strength

01 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-touch squat · 5–8 reps · 4 s / rep

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

A2
Seated water-bottle overhead press · 5–8 reps · 4 s / rep

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

B1
Supported single-leg hinge · 3–5 reps / side

Soften the knees and send the hips back. Keep any load close; stop before the trunk position becomes difficult to control. 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: Wall-target hip hinge

B2
Seated W shoulder-blade control · 5–8 reps · 4 s / rep

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

C1
Feet-elevated glute bridge · 5–8 reps · 4 s / rep

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

C2
Wall 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: Wall forearm plank

D1
Rear-foot-elevated split squat · 3–5 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

D2
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

E1
Standing W shoulder-blade control · 5–8 reps · 4 s / rep

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.

E2
Floor plank shoulder tap · 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

F1
Supported single-leg calf raise · 3–5 reps / side

Rise and lower slowly through the forefoot without rolling the ankle. Use secure fingertip support when needed. 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-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: Chair; Chair + water bottles; Chair / counter; Fixed low step; Wall; Fixed low bench; Floor or mat; Chair / wall

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.