A1Backpack![Backpack Romanian deadlift exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonBackpack Romanian deadlift
Backpack Romanian deadlift
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Soften the knees and send the hips back. Keep any load close; stop before the trunk position becomes difficult to control.
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Posterior-Chain Home Practice · Practice 03
HW45-133 · Practice 03
Prioritise loaded hip hinging and posterior-chain work. Later hinge practice is a lower-load control task, not another maximal set. Shorten hamstring levers before cramping or pelvic sag.
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
A2Chair + water bottle![One-arm supported water-bottle row exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonOne-arm supported water-bottle row
One-arm supported water-bottle row
3 × 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.
B1Backpack![Backpack hip bridge exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonBackpack hip bridge
Backpack hip bridge
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Place a light, closed backpack securely across the hip crease, not the abdomen. Hold it steady while bridging without lumbar arching.
B2Wall![Wall push-up exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonWall push-up
Wall push-up
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Place hands on a fixed wall and step back to a manageable angle. Keep the body organised while bending and straightening the elbows.
C1Sliders or towels on suitable floor![Sliding hamstring curl exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonSliding hamstring curl
Sliding hamstring curl
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Use a clear, compatible sliding surface. Keep the hips controlled as the heels move; shorten the slide before the pelvis drops.
C2Mat / floor![Bird dog exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonBird dog
Bird dog
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.
D1Bodyweight![Staggered-stance hip hinge exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonStaggered-stance hip hinge
Staggered-stance hip hinge
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Soften the knees and send the hips back. Keep any load close; stop before the trunk position becomes difficult to control.
D2Chair![Seated W shoulder-blade control exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonSeated W shoulder-blade control
Seated W shoulder-blade control
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Move the shoulder blades smoothly without lifting the ribs. Keep the neck relaxed.
E1Chair![Chair-supported calf raise exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonChair-supported calf raise
Chair-supported calf raise
3 × 6–10 controlled reps
Rise and lower slowly through the forefoot without rolling the ankle. Use secure fingertip support when needed.
E2Backpack![Backpack bear-hug hold exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonBackpack bear-hug hold
Backpack bear-hug hold
3 × 20–30 s hold
Breathe throughout and keep the pelvis quiet. Shorten the lever or range before the back arches or the shoulders lose support.
F1Bodyweight![Side step-touch exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonSide step-touch
Side step-touch
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.
F2Chair![Seated hamstring hinge stretch exercise illustration]()
Illustration coming soonSeated hamstring hinge stretch
Seated hamstring hinge stretch
3 × 4–6 slow reps
Move slowly inside a comfortable range. Do not force the end position or hold the breath; ease out if symptoms increase.
Coaching & session plan
HW45-133 · Posterior-Chain Home Practice · Practice 0301 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
Backpack Romanian deadlift · 6–10 controlled reps
Soften the knees and send the hips back. Keep any load close; stop before the trunk position becomes difficult to control. Secure the bag contents and check every handle and seam; no swinging. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Wall-target hip hinge
A2
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
B1
Backpack hip bridge · 6–10 controlled reps
Place a light, closed backpack securely across the hip crease, not the abdomen. Hold it steady while bridging without lumbar arching. Secure the bag contents and check every handle and seam; no swinging. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Glute bridge
B2
Wall push-up · 6–10 controlled reps
Place hands on a fixed wall and step back to a manageable angle. Keep the body organised while bending and straightening the elbows. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Wall shoulder-blade push-up
C1
Sliding hamstring curl · 6–10 controlled reps
Use a clear, compatible sliding surface. Keep the hips controlled as the heels move; shorten the slide before the pelvis drops. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Glute bridge
C2
Bird dog · 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
D1
Staggered-stance hip hinge · 6–10 controlled reps
Soften the knees and send the hips back. Keep any load close; stop before the trunk position becomes difficult to control. Use about 3 s per repetition unless a slower tempo is written. Stop when the target is reached.
Easier: Wall-target hip hinge
D2
Seated W shoulder-blade control · 6–10 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
E1
Chair-supported 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: reduce range, resistance or work time.
E2
Backpack bear-hug hold · 20–30 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
F1
Side step-touch · 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.
F2
Seated hamstring hinge stretch · 4–6 slow reps
Move slowly inside a comfortable range. Do not force the end position or hold the breath; ease out if symptoms increase. Comfortable range only; alternate sides or split the work window evenly.
Easier: reduce range, resistance or work time.
Before you start
Equipment: Backpack; Chair + water bottle; Wall; Sliders or towels on suitable floor; Mat / floor; Chair
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.