Wed, Jul 29

Day 3 · Strength · usually Wednesday

Legs A

Progressive unilateral squat and hinge strength, plus carries.

Warm up with 3–5 min of easy skipping rope, then a few light reps of the first pattern.

Split squat

4 × 6–8 / side

Rest 2–3 min

Home. Use the downstairs gym when you want a heavier load.

Regression. Shorter range, rear foot on the floor, or a hand on the bench for balance.

Set 1 · each side

Set 2 · each side

Set 3 · each side

Set 4 · each side

Rest 2–3 min

Single-leg hinge

3 × 6–8 / side

Rest 2 min

Home

Soft knee, hips square, dumbbell close to the leg.

Regression. One hand on a wall, or a shorter hinge. Stop when the low back takes over.

Set 1 · each side

Set 2 · each side

Set 3 · each side

Rest 2 min

Glute bridge

3 × 8–10

Rest 90 s

Home

Ribs down. Drive through the heels. This is not a back bend.

Regression. Bodyweight bridge, pause at the top.

Set 1

Set 2

Set 3

Rest 90 s

Suitcase carry

3 × 20–40 m / side

Rest 60–90 s

Home

Walk tall and braced. No leaning to either side.

Regression. Shorter walk or a lighter dumbbell. Stand tall before you add distance.

Set 1 · each side

Set 2 · each side

Set 3 · each side

Rest 60–90 s

Short plank

3 × 20–40s

Rest 45 s

Home

Perfect form only. Ribs down, glutes on. End the set when the position breaks.

Regression. Knees down, same brace.

Set 1

Set 2

Set 3

Rest 45 s

Optional conditioning: 5–10 min of easy skipping rope if you still feel fresh. Skip it when joints or fatigue are up.