Ankles set the squat
Stiff ankles push the torso forward and shorten the squat. Range at the bottom starts at the floor.
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Skipping, the flowing Hindu push-up and the deepest lateral squat in the series.
Stiff ankles push the torso forward and shorten the squat. Range at the bottom starts at the floor.
Training through full range builds more strength and more muscle than partial reps at the same load.
Muscle is more compliant and stronger when warm. That is what Round 1 is for.
Three couplets · two rounds · twelve minutes · a day of return
One turn per jump, low and quiet; count clean turns only.
Easier no rope, same rhythm · Harder faster turnover
Hips high, dive the chest through low, finish with the chest up; reverse.
Easier hands on a chair · Harder slower through the dive
Hands down, feet back and in fast; chest stays proud, no jump at the top.
Easier step the feet · Harder add the jump
Wide stance; sit to one side with that heel down, other leg straight.
Easier hold a support · Harder deeper, hands free
Skip for height: drive the knee and the opposite arm up together.
Easier march-skip · Harder higher
Pull the bag to chest height, elbows leading, wrists below the elbows.
Easier lighter · Harder pause at the top
Each couplet: 60 s scored → the strength set → 10 s to move on. Done at 12:00.