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Chair Strength

HW45-039 · Precision · HW45-39

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.

Coaching & session plan

HW45-039 · 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
Single-leg sit-to-stand · 3–5 reps / side

Advanced: use a firm chair secured against a wall. Stand with one leg only if a controlled lowering is already possible; do not drop onto the seat. 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
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
One-arm supported water-bottle row · 3–5 reps / side

Brace a free hand on a fixed surface. Row the bottle with the other arm, keeping the trunk still; match work on both sides. Use capped, non-glass bottles; match loads when two bottles are used. 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: Self-resisted one-arm row

C1
Single-leg sliding hamstring curl · 3–5 reps / side

Advanced: first demonstrate a controlled two-leg curl. Use a short single-leg slide; stop with cramping or loss of pelvic 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: Glute bridge

C2
Reverse crunch · 5–8 reps · 4 s / rep

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
Chair sit-to-stand · 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-supported mini squat

D2
Pike push-up · 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 about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.

Easier: Wall push-up

E1
Water-bottle bent-over row · 5–8 reps · 4 s / rep

Keep the trunk steady and draw the elbow back without twisting. Lower or release tension gradually. 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: Self-resisted one-arm row

E2
Backpack bear-hug march · 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. Secure the bag contents and check every handle and seam; no swinging. Not a speed test. Recover for the remainder of the station.

Easier: reduce range, resistance or work time.

F1
Supported single-leg stance · 12–15 s / side

Use a fixed support nearby and look ahead. Work inside a controllable range; stop or reset after a loss of balance. 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: Supported semi-tandem stance

F2
Standing cross-body march · 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: Stable chair against wall; Chair + water bottles; Chair / counter; Chair + water bottle; Sliders or towels on suitable floor; Floor or mat; Chair; Water bottles; Backpack; Wall / chair nearby

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.

Advanced exercise present: use only after the component movement has been demonstrated with control.

Advanced session: confirm the component skills before starting.

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