SHIFT 111320

SHIFT TIPS_201311

MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: MORNING COFFEE, SPINE STRENGTHENING
POST: HIPS 2.0, SHOULDER FLOW

SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm up

SHIFT WORKOUT

AMRAP 10 Min
(As Many Rounds and Reps As Possible in 10 Min)

14 Eye-Level KB/DB Swings
7 Push Up + Taps

Idea Weight for Men: 35-55# KB/DB
Idea Weight for Women: 12-25# KB/DB

Score: Total # of Completed Rounds + Any Additional Reps

Goal: 7+ Rounds

For this workout, you'll complete 14 swings followed by 7 push up + taps until 10 minutes are over!

For the swings you will hold the weight with both hands at the waist. Feet are about shoulder width apart. Heels are down. Hinge forward at the hips and bend the knees slightly. Keep the chest lifted and heels down. Belly tight and arms straight. Push the weight back through the legs. Stand up HARD and FAST to make the KB/DB weightless and then (keeping the belly tight) guide the weight to eye level. Allow gravity to bring it back down and back between the legs. Don't allow it to pull you forward. Keep those heels down!

For the push ups + taps you may do regular push ups, knee push ups, or even elevated push ups. Choose a type of push up that you can't just bust out 10 reps. It's ok if you need to break them up a bit.

Make sure the elbows go back and that the hands are just wider than the shoulders. No flaring elbows. Keep the belly tight and avoid worming or snaking. Go all of the way down to touch the chest at the bottom, come all of the way up at the top.

Once you are at the top of the push up, you will bring your right hand to your left shoulder, then take your left hand to touch your right shoulder. Try to not let the hips rotate, or allow the butt to pop up when you lift your hand up. You can do the taps on your toes, Kees, or even elevated!

The Push Up + Taps is 1 push up + tap right shoulder + tap left shoulder = 1 rep.

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

KB SWING - If you notice and coning or pulling in the overhead position of the swing, sub shoulder height or eye level swings and focus on posture and breathing mechanics. If the shape of your body (preggo bellies!) is making the bottom position a little too tight for comfort, you can sub a single arm swing!

SHIFT 110620

SHIFT TIPS_201106

MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW, THORACIC SPINE RELEASE
POST: SHOULDER FLOW, QUADS/IT BAND

SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm Up

SHIFT WORKOUT

5 Rounds

1 Min Jog/Run, Row, Bike, Taps, Single Unders, or Low Step Ups
10 Squat + Press
5 Inchworms

Suggested Weight Range Men: 20-40# Single DB/KB - or - pair of lighter dumbbells
Suggested Weight Range Women: 12-30# Single DB/KB - or - pair of lighter dumbbells

Score: Total Time

Goal: 15 Min or Less

For this workout, you'll perform 1 minute of movement, 10 squat + press, and 5 inchworms for a total of 5 rounds!

For the first part you will choose from a jog/run, row, bike, taps, single unders (jump rope), or low step ups. Whichever you pick, you will perform until 1 minute is complete. You may change which movement you pick from round to round.

For the Squat portion of the Squat + Press, you will hold the weight at the chest/shoulders. Feet are shoulder width apart with the heels down. Lift the chest and tighten the belly. Reach the butt back and down. Keep the heels down as you drive the knees out. Ideally you will get the butt lower than the knees at the bottom with heels down, knees out, and chest up! Drive through the heels to stand!

If you need to - you can do these with no weight in order to get all of the way down and keep good position. Or if injury/issue prevents this you may squat to a slightly higher target!

For the Press portion, after you've stood out of the squat, focus on keeping the rib cage down as you go to press up. Press the object until it's completely locked out overhead with the biceps by the ears! Then bring the dumbbells all the way down to the shoulders each time.

For the inchworms, you will place the hands on the ground in front of the feet. Walk them away from your hands until you are in a plank position. From here you will perform a push up by either going to your knees, or staying on your toes. Either way make sure that the elbows go back and that the hands are just wider than the shoulders. No flaring out! Keep the belly tight and avoid worming or snaking. Press back up to the top of the push up, then walk the hands back to the feet and stand. You can also take out the push up completely.

You may also sub a push up + 8 elevated shoulder taps in place of each rep.

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MAMA MODIFICATIONS

RUN/JOG - To avoid the added pressure to the pelvic floor that the impact from running can create, sub: Taps, Row, Bike, Farmer Carry, Sled Push/Drag, Quick Step Ups. If you're postpartum and working towards rehab-ing your core and pelvic floor you can choose from the same subs for pregnancy and/or scaling the distance that you run so that you can focus on your posture, breathing mechanics, and managing the pressure of your or and pelvic floor.

FRONT/GOBLET SQUATS OR THRUSTERS - If you have a hard time maintaining control and a stable midline in the bottom of the squat or if you find yourself bearing down to get out of the bottom, try subbing a target or assisted squat to shorten the range of motion. A box squat is always a great idea especially during pregnancy to strengthen the posterior chain and balance out the growing belly.

JERK/PRESS - Focus on proper alignment of your pelvis and spine. If you find yourself over extending in your back or coning in your belly sub less weight, Strict Press, Seated Strict Press, or even Front Raises.

WALLWALKS - Try to measure risk vs. reward when considering if you can/should perform this movement. If you are unable to maintain midline stability and solid breathing mechanics throughout the duration of the entire movement you may need to sub: Inchworms, Box/Pike Walk outs, Seated Shoulder Press, or Shoulder Taps

INCHWORMS - If you struggle with coning in the plank position or if this movement is uncomfortable with a growing belly, you can try subbing: Bear Pose Shoulder Taps, Bear Crawl, Elevated Shoulder Taps, Seated Alt Strict Press,or Kneeling Inchworms.

SHIFT 103020

SHIFT TIP_203010

MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW, THORACIC SPINE RELEASE
POST: SHOULDER FLOW, COOL DOWN FLOW

SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm Up

SHIFT WORKOUT

AMRAP 10 Min
(As Many Rounds and Reps As Possible in 10 Min)

8 TRX/Ring Rows
4 DB/KB Hang Power Cleans
4 DB/KB Overhead Presses

Suggested Weight Range Men: 20-40# Single DB/KB - or - pair of lighter dumbbells
Suggested Weight Range Women: 12-30# Single DB/KB - or - pair of lighter dumbbells

Score: Total # of Completed Rounds + Any Additional Reps

Goal: 6+ Rounds

For this workout, you'll complete 8 rows, 4 hang power cleans, and 4 presses as many times as you can until 10 minutes are over!

For the TRX/ring rows, grab the handles or rings and lie back until your elbows lock out completely. Just remember that the more parallel your body is to the ground - the more difficult these become. You can step forward to make them more challenging or backward to make them more accessible. Keep the body rigid and belly tight - and pull all of the way to your chest at the top. Keep your elbows close to your sides and lock them all the way out at the bottom each time.

For the dumbbell hang power clean, you can hold a single dumbbell at your hips or hold a dumbbell in each hand at the sides. Do a small dip - jump and shrug the shoulders then pull the dumbbell(s) up to the shoulders. The idea here is to think about jumping and then pulling/guiding the dumbbell(s) to your shoulders. Try to not just do bicep curls!

For the overhead press you can use two DB on the shoulders or one DB/KB at the chest. Focus on keeping the rib cage down as you go to press up. Press the object until it's completely locked out overhead with the biceps in the ears! Then bring the dumbbells all the way down to the shoulders each time.

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

PULL UPS - For managing the pressure of the core and pelvic floor during Early Pregnancy or later on in the Rebuilding stages of PP sub: strict pull ups or banded pull ups. To avoid any coning in the belly during 2nd/3rd Trimester or Rehab stage of PP, while hanging from the bar sub: Ring Rows, Bent Over Rows, Banded Lat Pull Downs, Banded Woodchop, Banded Lat Pull Downs, DB/KB Front Raises. Kipping Pull Ups should only be added back into the later stages of Rebuilding in PP once the rehab is complete and athlete shows proficiency in strict movements.

POWER CLEAN - You could try less weight, going from the hang position or starting with the dumbbells between your feet. For pregnant mamas with bellies that interrupt the most efficient path of the bar, be sure to sub DBs for the bar so you are not training inefficient movement patterns.

JERK/PRESS - Focus on proper alignment of your pelvis and spine. If you find yourself over extending in your back or coning in your belly sub less weight, Strict Press, Seated Strict Press, or even Front Raises.

SHIFT 102320

SHIFT TIP_202310

MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW, PIGEON STRETCH
POST: SCIATICA/PIRIFORMIS, COOL DOWN FLOW

SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm up

SHIFT WORKOUT

5 Rounds

5 Burpees
10 Alternating Hang Dumbbell Snatch
10 Alternating Lunges

Idea weight for Men: Single 20-35# DB/KB
Idea weight for Women: Single 12-24# DB/KB

Score: Total Time

Goal: Under 15 Min

Kim's birthday workout is a doozy. This SHIFT workout is also a challenging one!

For the burpees you may do regular burpees, step in and out burpees, knee push up burpees, no push up burpees, or elevated burpees.

Make sure you choose a burpee style that allows you to finish reps in no longer than 1 min even when you are super tired!

If you are doing a version with a push up make sure the hands are lower than the shoulders and in somewhat close to your body. Don't allow the elbows to flare out. Keep the belly tight and work to avoid snaking or worming! Touch the chest all of the way at the bottom.

For the hang dumbbell snatch you will use a single dumbbell held in one hand at the waist. Dip slightly making sure the heels stay down and knees don't cave in. Keep arm straight with weight dipping between the legs. Stand up hard and fast, shrug, and then punch the dumbbell overhead - locking out with the bicep by the ear! Lower back to the waist and switch hands. For each set of 10 you will end up doing 5 per arm.

The lunges will be unweighted.

For the lunges you may do forward stepping, reverse stepping, or even walking lunges. Reverse are our favorite for balance and glute activation purposes - but it's up to you. Make sure you take a long enough step each time that your front heel stays down when your back knee touches. Don't allow the working knee to cave in. Stand completely between reps and alternate feet with each step. You may also choose to use a counter balance for support. For each set of 10 you end up doing 5 per leg.

If you are unable to lunge for injury issues - you may choose to sub alternating step ups or single leg toe taps.

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

DEVIL PRESS - If you feel a lot of pressure in your belly or pelvic floor in the plank position or hopping forward/back, you can step back/forward to a table top or low bear pose or skip the plank/push up. You can also use less weight. If you have to modify the movement too much you may want to sub KB Swings, Sled Push/Pull, Farmer Carry, Thrusters, Wall Balls or Ball Slams so that you can keep moving and keep the heart rate up!

LUNGESTERS - If you have any pubic symphysis pain or SPD focus on keeping your pelvis neutral and your hips level. You could always do lighter weight, smaller step/less range of motion, or step up or forward instead of step back in the lunge lunge. You can also try stepping laterally onto a stack of plates or something instead of stepping back or up, sometimes this helps create some control in managing the position of the pelvis. Option to sub: Thrusters, Weighted Step Ups, Weighted Lateral Step Ups, Lunge + Lunge + Air Squat, Goblet/DB Squat

BURPEES - Pay attention to any coning or doming you have in the plank position of the burpee or any sensation of pressure on your pelvic floor as you hop back or hop forward. Feel free to sub: No push up burpee, Elevated burpee, Step back/forward burpee, Air Squat + Elevated Push Up, Table Top (all fours position) + Air Squat, Ball Slams, KB Swings, Farmer/Goblet march, Glute Bridges, Sumo Deadlift High Pull

DB SNATCH/HANG SNATCH - You can always choose a lighter weight or go from the hang position. If you're not comfortable going over head right now or find that you are coning during the movement you might want to consider subbing Russian Kettlebell Swings

LUNGES - If you have any pubic symphysis pain or SPD focus on keeping your pelvis neutral and your hips level. You could always do lighter weight, smaller step/less range of motion, or step up or forward instead of step back in the lunge lunge. You can also try stepping laterally onto a stack of plates or something instead of stepping back or up, sometimes this helps create some control in managing the position of the pelvis. Feel free to sub a squat or goblet squat for the lunges.

SHIFT 101620

SHIFT TIPS_201610

MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: MORNING COFFEE, SPINE STRENGTHENING
POST: POSTERIOR CHAIN RELEASE, CALVES/ANKLES

SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm up

SHIFT WORKOUT

AMRAP 10 Min
(As Many Rounds and Reps As Possible in 10 Min)

10 Single-Arm Bent Over Rows, R
10 Single-Arm Bent Over Rows, L
20 Single Unders or Taps

Suggested Weight Range Men: 20-40# Single DB/KB
Suggested Weight Range Women: 12-30# Single DB/KB

Score: Total # of Completed Rounds + Any Additional Reps

Goal: 6+ Rounds

The way this one works is you'll perform 10 single arm bent over rows on your right right, then 10 reps on your left side, before moving onto 20 single unders or taps. Once you've complete that, you'll repeat that cycle until 10 minutes are up!

With a goal of 6 or more rounds in 10 minutes, you're shooting to finish a round in 2 minutes or less!

For the single arm bent over rows you will lean over against the wall, on a bench, the back of the couch - whatever. Hold a single dumbbell/kb in one hand and let it hang from the shoulder, but pull the shoulder back. Then with the chest lifted - pull the weight to the rib cage area with the elbow going back. This isn't meant to be done fast and jerky. Control the up and then show control as you lower down.

If your weight feels too heavy for you, you can do a regular bent over row with both arms holding a single dumbbell (20 reps).

For the single unders/taps you will do 20 per round! You may also choose to do low step ups if jumping or skipping is not an option.

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

DOUBLE/SINGLE UNDERS - To avoid the added pressure to the pelvic floor that DUs/SUs can create, sub: Taps, Row, Bike, Quick Step Ups, Calf Raises. If you're postpartum and working towards rehab-ing your core and pelvic floor you can choose from the same subs for pregnancy and/or try scaling the number of DUs/SUs down to a number that is realistic for you to practice proper positioning and managing pressure. Any leaking or heaviness in the pelvic floor is a sign that you need to adapt your approach or change the movement to less impact.

SHIFT 100920

SHIFT TIPS_200910

MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: MORNING COFFEE, THORACIC SPINE RELEASE
POST: CALVES/ANKLES, SCIATICA/PIRIFORMIS

SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm up

SHIFT WORKOUT

4 Rounds

10 Sit Ups
20 Alternating, Unweighted Lunges
30 Single Unders or Taps

No weight needed today!

Score: Total Time

Goal: 12 Min or Less

This one is pretty straightforward - you'll do 10 sit ups, 20 lunges, and 30 single unders or taps for 4 rounds!

To finish within the goal time, you'll need to perform each round in 3 minutes or less. The lunges will likely take up the most time so be sure you're finishing those in 1:30 or less!

For the sit ups, you can do whatever you like with your feet, but we would love to see you come all of the way up at the top and touch your toes. If you need to add a little assistance like a stretchy band or rope attached to a pole to come all the way up - go for it!

No sit ups or crunching right now? You may try a dead bug, slam balls or an eye level KB Swing.

The lunges should be unweighted and alternating. This means you end up doing 10 per leg per round. These may be forward stepping, reverse stepping, or walking lunges. Make sure you take a long enough step each time that the front heel stays down, with the knee out, when the back knee lightly touches (or comes close). Keep the chest up and drive through the heel to stand completely between reps.

If you are unable to lunge you may swap out single leg alternating toe touches (like a single leg deadlift with no weight) - or alternating step ups (unless you're subbing the jump rope/taps with step ups!)

For the single unders/taps, you will do 30 per round! You may also choose to do low step ups if jumping or skipping is not an option.

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

DOUBLE/SINGLE UNDERS - To avoid the added pressure to the pelvic floor that DUs/SUs can create, sub: Taps, Row, Bike, Quick Step Ups, Calf Raises. If you're postpartum and working towards rehab-ing your core and pelvic floor you can choose from the same subs for pregnancy and/or try scaling the number of DUs/SUs down to a number that is realistic for you to practice proper positioning and managing pressure. Any leaking or heaviness in the pelvic floor is a sign that you need to adapt your approach or change the movement to less impact.

LUNGE - If you have any pubic symphysis pain or SPD focus on keeping your pelvis neutral and your hips level. You could always do lighter weight, smaller step/less range of motion, or step up or forward instead of step back in the lunge lunge. You can also try stepping laterally onto a stack of plates or something instead of stepping back or up, sometimes this helps create some control in managing the position of the pelvis. Feel free to sub a squat or goblet squat for the lunges.

1/4 GET UPS - Focus on rolling to the side first before pressing up to seated. You could also try less weight or unweighted. You can sub Functional Progression 2 or Side Plank Options, Shin Box Flow, Waiter Walks, or Bear Pose DB Drag, or DB Windmills (SEE MAMA MODIFICATIONS MOVEMENT LIBRARY FOR DEMOS).

SIT UPS - Sit ups are a really big demand for the core and pelvic floor and for the most part are not recommended during pregnancy and the rehab/rebuilding stages of postpartum. If you are ready to start incorporating them you can try less reps, less range of motion (i.e. with pillows behind you), or supported with a band. However you can always sub one of the following movements: Functional Progressions (Choose any from 1-4), Ball Slams, KB Swings, Overhead Plate Hold/March, Palloff Press, Banded/Wallball Woodchop, Standing Cross Body Wallball Throws, Goblet Hold/Squat, Waiter Walk (SEE MAMA MODS MOVEMENT LIBRARY FOR DEMOS)

SHIFT 100220

SHIFT TIP_200210

MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW, COUCH STRETCH
POST: HIP FLEXORS/PSOAS, LOWER BACK RELEASE

SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm up

SHIFT WORKOUT

AMRAP 12 Min
(As Many Rounds and Reps As Possible in 12 Min)

6 Burpees
12 Sit Ups
18 Air Squats

No weight needed today!

Score: Total # of Completed Rounds + Any Additional Reps

Goal: 4+ Rounds

For this workout, you'll complete 6 burpees, 12 sit ups, and 18 air squats then continue cycling through those three movements until 12 minutes are up!

For the burpees you may do regular, knee push up burpees, no push up burpees, or even an elevated burpee!

For the sit ups you can do whatever you like with your feet, but we would love to see you come all of the way up at the top and touch your toes. If you need to add a little assistance like a stretchy band or rope attached to a pole to come all the way up - go for it!

No sit ups or crunching right now? You may try a dead bug, slam balls, or an eye level KB Swing.

For the air squats you will have the feet shoulder width apart with the heels down. Lift the chest and tighten the belly. Reach the butt back and down as you drive the knees out. Ideally you will get your butt lower than your knees at the bottom with the chest up and belly still tight! Drive through the heels and drive the knees out to stand completely.

If you have a tendency to collapse at the bottom you may try using a counter balance. If you have pain or issue in the bottom from current or past injury or issue - you may choose to squat to a slightly higher target. Still focus on heels down, knees out, chest up!

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

DEVIL PRESS - If you feel a lot of pressure in your belly or pelvic floor in the plank position or hopping forward/back, you can step back/forward to a table top or low bear pose or skip the plank/push up. You can also use less weight. If you have to modify the movement too much you may want to sub KB Swings, Sled Push/Pull, Farmer Carry, Thrusters, Wall Balls or Ball Slams so that you can keep moving and keep the heart rate up!

TOES TO BAR - This movement and its scaled version of Knee Raises or V-Ups puts A LOT of pressure on the core and pelvic floor. Please consider risk vs. reward when deciding if this movement is right for you. If you feel confident with your core and pelvic floor health you can always try fewer reps to notice and manage any symptoms. You can also SUB: Functional Progressions (Choose any from 1-4), Ball Slams, KB Swings, Overhead Plate Hold/March, Pallof Press, Banded/Wallball Woodchop, Standing Cross Body Wallball Throws, Goblet Hold/Squat, or Waiter Walks. See MAMA MODS MOVEMENT LIBRARY FOR DEMOS.

SQUATS - If you have a hard time maintaining control and a stable midline in the bottom of the squat or if you find yourself bearing down to get out of the bottom, try subbing a target or assisted squat to shorten the range of motion. A box squat is always a great idea especially during pregnancy to strengthen the posterior chain and balance out the growing belly.

BURPEES - Pay attention to any coning or doming you have in the plank position of the burpee or any sensation of pressure on your pelvic floor as you hop back or hop forward. Feel free to sub: No push up burpee, Elevated burpee, Step back/forward burpee, Air Squat + Elevated Push Up, Table Top (all fours position) + Air Squat, Ball Slams, KB Swings, Farmer/Goblet march, Glute Bridges, Sumo Deadlift High Pull

SIT UPS - Sit ups are a really big demand for the core and pelvic floor and for the most part are not recommended during pregnancy and the rehab/rebuilding stages of postpartum. If you are ready to start incorporating them you can try less reps, less range of motion (i.e. with pillows behind you), or supported with a band. However you can always sub one of the following movements: Functional Progressions (Choose any from 1-4), Ball Slams, KB Swings, Overhead Plate Hold/March, Palloff Press, Banded/Wallball Woodchop, Standing Cross Body Wallball Throws, Goblet Hold/Squat, Waiter Walk (SEE MAMA MODS MOVEMENT LIBRARY FOR DEMOS)

SHIFT 092520

SHIFT TIP_202509

MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: DOWN DOG FLOW, CALVES/ANKLES
POST: SHOULDER FLOW, CHEST OPENER

SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm Up

SHIFT WORKOUT

6 Rounds

20 Single Unders / Taps
10 Push Ups
10 Bent Over Rows

Suggested Weight Range Men: 20-40# Single DB/KB - or - pair of lighter dumbbells
Suggested Weight Range Women: 12-30# Single DB/KB - or - pair of lighter dumbbells

Score: Total Time

Goal: 16 Min or Less

For this workout, you'll complete 20 single unders or tap, 10 push ups, and 10 bent over rows for 6 rounds total!

For the single unders/taps,  you will do 20 per round! You may also choose to do low step ups if jumping or skipping is not an option.

For the push ups you may do regular push ups, knee push ups, or even elevated push ups. Choose a type of push up that you can't just bust out 10 reps. It's ok if you need to break them up a bit.

Make sure the elbows go back and that the hands are just wider than the shoulders. No flaring elbows. Keep the belly tight and avoid worming or snaking. Go all of the way down to touch the chest  at the bottom, come all of the way up at the top.

For the bent over rows, you can do them with one or two dumbbells. For two dumbbells - keeping the torso position set and the chest lifted - you will pull the elbows back and bring the dumbbells to just below the chest. Keep the belly tight. Bring the dumbbells back to just below the knee with the arms straight at the bottom. No kipping or pulling your CHEST down! If you do this version with one DB, you can hold a dumbbell head in each hand and apply the same mechanics!

You could also do 10 single-arm bent over rows on each arm. Since this takes longer than doing 10 with both arms, it may affect your goal rounds but it will keep the stimulus of the workout!

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

DOUBLE/SINGLE UNDERS - To avoid the added pressure to the pelvic floor that DUs/SUs can create, sub: Taps, Row, Bike, Quick Step Ups, Calf Raises. If you're postpartum and working towards rehab-ing your core and pelvic floor you can choose from the same subs for pregnancy and/or try scaling the number of DUs/SUs down to a number that is realistic for you to practice proper positioning and managing pressure. Any leaking or heaviness in the pelvic floor is a sign that you need to adapt your approach or change the movement to less impact.

PUSH UPS - If you notice coning/doming in the plank position or if you find yourself straining to breathe or bearing down forcefully into your belly or pelvic floor, sub an elevated push up with hands on box, bench, wall, table, etc. or sub floor press, or bench press.

SHIFT 091820

SHIFT TIPS_201909

MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: MORNING COFFEE, SPINE STRENGTHENING
POST: HAMSTRINGS/CHEST OPENER

SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm Up

SHIFT WORKOUT

5 Rounds

10 Push Up + Taps
6 Hang Dumbbell Power Snatch, R
6 Hang Dumbbell Power Snatch, L
1 Min Jog/Run, Row, Bike, Taps, Single Unders

Idea Weight for Men: 35-55# KB OR 20-30# DBs
Idea Weight for Women: 12-25# KB  OR 10-15# DBs

Score: Total Time

Goal: 15 Min or Less

For this workout, you'll do 10 push up + taps, then 6 hang dumbbell power snatches on your right arm, followed by 6 reps on your left arm, then you'll choose one of the listed options and move for 1 minute. Repeat that cycle 4 more times for a total of 5 rounds!

For the push ups + taps you may do regular push ups, knee push ups, or even elevated push ups. Choose a type of push up that you can't just bust out 10 reps. It's ok if you need to break them up a bit. Make sure the elbows go back and that the hands are just wider than the shoulders. No flaring elbows. Keep the belly tight and avoid worming or snaking. Go all of the way down to touch the chest at the bottom, come all of the way up at the top.

Once you are at the top of the push up, you will bring your right hand to your left shoulder, then take your left hand to touch your right shoulder. Try to not let the hips rotate, or allow the butt to pop up when you lift your hand up. You can do the taps on your toes, knees, or even elevated!

The Push Up + Taps is 1 push up + tap right shoulder + tap left shoulder =  1 rep.

For the DB Hang Power Snatches you will bring the dumbbell to the waist. You will hinge forward slightly while keeping the chest up and belly tight. Keep the heels down and knees out - arm straight. Stand up hard and fast - shrug the shoulder - punch the working elbow out to the side to keep the dumbbell close to the body as it travels UP! From here you will either punch to lockout or punch to lockout WHILE punching yourself UNDER slightly. Get the bicep by the ear and stand completely with it still there to complete the rep! Lower back to the waist and repeat for the next rep. Switch hands once you've completed 6 reps.

For the last part you will choose from a jog/run, row, bike, taps, or single unders (jump rope). If jumping is not an option, you may sub with low alternating step ups.

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

PUSH UPS + DB DRAG - If you notice coning/doming in the plank position or if you find yourself straining to breathe or bearing down forcefully into your belly or pelvic floor, sub an elevated push up with hands on box, bench, wall, table, etc. or sub floor press, or bench press. You could also separate the movement and complete 12 Elevated Push Ups and 12 Bear Pose Dumbbell Drags (See Mama Modifications Movement Library for DB Drag Demo).

DB SNATCH - You can always choose a lighter weight or go from the hang position. If you're not comfortable going over head right now or find that you are coning during the movement sub KB SWINGS.

RUN/JOG - To avoid the added pressure to the pelvic floor that the impact from running can create, sub: Taps, Row, Bike, Farmer Carry, Sled Push/Drag, Quick Step Ups. If you're postpartum and working towards rehab-ing your core and pelvic floor you can choose from the same subs for pregnancy and/or scaling the distance that you run so that you can focus on your posture, breathing mechanics, and managing the pressure of your or and pelvic floor.

SHIFT 091120

SHIFT TIPS_201109

MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW, HIP FLEXORS/PSOAS
POST: COOL DOWN FLOW OR DECOMPRESSION SEQUENCE

SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm Up

SHIFT WORKOUT

4 Rounds

1 Min Jog/Run, Bike, Row, Taps, Single Unders
10 KB/DB Deadlifts
10 Dumbbell Hang Power Cleans
10 Sit Ups

Score: Total Time

Goal: 16 Min or Less

For this one, you'll choose one of the options listed and move for 1 minute, then do 10 deadlifts, 10 hang power cleans, and 10 sit ups for a total of 4 rounds!

For the first part you will choose from a jog/run, bike, row, taps, or single unders (jump rope). If jumping or skipping is not an option right now, you may swap for low step ups!

For the deadlifts you will either have a single KB/DB between the feet or a pair of lighter dumbbells on the outsides of the feet. Make sure the knees are bent, chest is up, arms are straight, and heels are down in the set up. Lift the chest and squeeze the butt to stand! Lower by reaching butt back and bending the knees while you keep the belly tight and chest up!

For the dumbbell hang power clean you hold the dumbbells at the hips. Do a small dip - jump and shrug the shoulders then pull the dumbbells up to the shoulders. The idea here is to think about jumping and then pulling/guiding the dumbbells to your shoulders. Try to not just do bicep curls!

Consider using the tenth and final deadlift to set up for the first hang power clean since the start position is at the top of the deadlift. If you choose to do this, be sure to rest after the ninth deadlift so that you are ready to start the cleans!

For the sit ups you can do whatever you like with your feet, but we would love to see you come all of the way up at the top and touch your toes. If you need to add a little assistance like a stretchy band or rope attached to a pole to come all the way up - go for it!

No sit ups or crunching right now? You may try a dead bug!

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

RUN/JOG - To avoid the added pressure to the pelvic floor that the impact from running can create, sub: Taps, Row, Bike, Farmer Carry, Sled Push/Drag, Quick Step Ups. If you're postpartum and working towards rehab-ing your core and pelvic floor you can choose from the same subs for pregnancy and/or scaling the distance that you run so that you can focus on your posture, breathing mechanics, and managing the pressure of your or and pelvic floor.

POWER CLEAN - You could try less weight, going from the hang position or starting with the dumbbells between your feet. For pregnant mamas with bellies that interrupt the most efficient path of the bar, be sure to sub DBs for the bar so you are not training inefficient movement patterns.

TOES TO BAR - This movement and its scaled version of Knee Raises or V-Ups puts A LOT of pressure on the core and pelvic floor. Please consider risk vs. reward when deciding if this movement is right for you. If you feel confident with your core and pelvic floor health you can always try fewer reps to notice and manage any symptoms. You can also SUB: Functional Progressions (Choose any from 1-4), Ball Slams, KB Swings, Overhead Plate Hold/March, Pallof Press, Banded/Wallball Woodchop, Standing Cross Body Wallball Throws, Goblet Hold/Squat, or Waiter Walks. See MAMA MODS MOVEMENT LIBRARY FOR DEMOS.

SIT UPS - Sit ups are a really big demand for the core and pelvic floor and for the most part are not recommended during pregnancy and the rehab/rebuilding stages of postpartum. If you are ready to start incorporating them you can try less reps, less range of motion (i.e. with pillows behind you), or supported with a band. However you can always sub one of the following movements: Functional Progressions (Choose any from 1-4), Ball Slams, KB Swings, Overhead Plate Hold/March, Palloff Press, Banded/Wallball Woodchop, Standing Cross Body Wallball Throws, Goblet Hold/Squat, Waiter Walk (SEE MAMA MODS MOVEMENT LIBRARY FOR DEMOS)

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MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW, PIGEON STRETCH
POST: HIPS OR COOL DOWN FLOW

SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm up

SHIFT WORKOUT

AMRAP 15 MIN
10 KB/DB Swing
15 KB/DB Hop Overs
20 Air Squats

Idea Weight for Men: 30-55# Single KB/DB
Idea Weight for Women: 12-25# Single KB/DB

Score: Total Number of Completed Rounds + Any Additional Reps

Goal: 4+ Rounds

For this workout, you'll perform 10 KB/DB swings, then 15 jump overs, followed by 20 air squats until 15 minutes are over!

For the swings you will hold the weight with both hands at the waist. Feet are about shoulder width apart. Heels are down. Hinge forward at the hips and bend the knees slightly. Keep the chest lifted and heels down. Belly tight and arms straight. Pull the weight back through the legs. Stand up HARD and FAST to make the bell weightless and then (keeping the belly tight) guide the weight to shoulder height. Allow gravity to bring it back down and back between the legs. Don't allow it to pull you forward. Keep those heels down!

These should take no more than a minute.

For these DB/KB Hop Overs, you will stand FACING the DB/KB and jump over it. Then you will turn around and jump back over the object. Every jump counts as 1 rep. Try to get these done in 1:30-2:00

You can scale to a line if you are intimidated to go over something. You can also sub a little skip over. If jumping or skipping is out of the questions you can perform a low alternating step up.

For the air squats, you're working to get them done in 2 minutes or less. You will have the feet shoulder width apart with the heels down. Lift the chest and tighten the belly. Reach the butt back and down as you drive the knees out. Ideally you will get your butt lower than your knees at the bottom with the chest up and belly still tight! Drive through the heels and drive the knees out to stand completely.

If you have a tendency to collapse at the bottom you may try using a counter balance. If you have pain or issue in the bottom from current or past injury or issue - you may choose to squat to a slightly higher target. Still focus on heels down, knees out, chest up!

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

DEVIL PRESS - If you feel a lot of pressure in your belly or pelvic floor in the plank position or hopping forward/back, you can step back/forward to a table top or low bear pose or skip the plank/push up. You can also use less weight. If you have to modify the movement too much you may want to sub KB Swings, Sled Push/Pull, Farmer Carry, Thrusters, Wall Balls or Ball Slams so that you can keep moving and keep the heart rate up!

BOX JUMP/JUMP/SKIP OVERS - This is going to be all about managing the impact and pressure to your core and pelvic floor. The SHIFT options for smaller Jump/Skip Overs are good for helping you achieve the stimulus with a little less impact. You can ALWAYS substitute Step Ups if you want zero impact or even KB Swings if you want to get a little more explosive with your hips. For pregnant mamas, please remember that if you are unsure if you can complete the movement because of balance, strength, or coordination it may not be worth the risk of potentially falling or busting up your shins! For mamas further along in their Postpartum you can try a lower height of box to practice that two foot take off and landing without the extra impact. Focus on your breath and posture throughout the movement and do less reps if that helps you concentrate on good technique and awareness in your body.

SQUATS - If you have a hard time maintaining control and a stable midline in the bottom of the squat or if you find yourself bearing down to get out of the bottom, try subbing a target or assisted squat to shorten the range of motion. A box squat is always a great idea especially during pregnancy to strengthen the posterior chain and balance out the growing belly.

KB SWING - If you notice any coning or pulling in the overhead position of the swing, sub shoulder height or eye level swings and focus on posture and breathing mechanics. If the shape of your body (preggo bellies!) is making the bottom position a little too tight for comfort, you can sub a single arm swing!

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Time to RE-TEST Julian's choice for a challenge workout!

We did this workout earlier this month on Aug 5! Make sure you check to see how you did last time - and we encourage you to do the same version this time to see if you can improve your score!

Originally posted on 08/08/2018 - 08/31/2018 - 08/06/2019 - 08/31/2019

MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: COUCH STRETCH, PIGEON STRETCH
POST: SCIATICA/PIRIFORMIS OR HIPS

SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm up

SHIFT WORKOUT

15 Min AMRAP
As Many Rounds and Reps as Possible in 15 Min!

10 Step Ups
10 Lunges
10 KB/DB Swings

Idea weight for Men: 35-50#
Idea weight for Women: 12-24#

Score: Total number of completed rounds + any additional reps.
Goal: 5 Rounds +

For this workout you will do 10 step ups - alternating feet (5 per side). Then 10 lunges alternating feet (5 per side). Then 10 KB/DB Swings. Keep rotating through that as many times as you can in 15 min.

For the step ups, find a height that is challenging but you are comfortable with and will allow you to keep moving. Step your whole foot on the box/bench/whatever. Make sure the knee doesn't cave in. Stand all of the way up at the top. Alternate feet with each step.

For the lunges ideally you will touch your back knee to the ground. You will want to take a wide enough step that the front heel stays grounded. Don't allow the knee to cave in. If you've got space - make these walking lunges! If not you may do either backward or forward stepping.

If you need to you can hold onto a chair/pole or something for stability. If you are unable to get the back knee to the ground - don't worry. Just go as low as your body will allow pain free!

For the swings you will hold either the kb or a single dumbbell in both hands. Feet are about shoulder width apart. Heels are down. You will keep the arms long and hinge forward at the hips. Bend the knees slightly. Keep the chest up and belly tight. From here you will stand hard and fast! Allow the kb or db to swing out and away from the momentum created by the legs and hips. Bring the object to about eye level - guided up by the arms. Allow gravity to bring it back down but keep the back flat and chest UP! No rounding of the back!  Keep those heels down!

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

BOX JUMP/JUMP/SKIP OVERS - This is going to be all about managing the impact and pressure to your core and pelvic floor. The SHIFT options for smaller Jump/Skip Overs are good for helping you achieve the stimulus with a little less impact. You can ALWAYS substitute Step Ups if you want zero impact or even KB Swings if you want to get a little more explosive with your hips. For pregnant mamas, please remember that if you are unsure if you can complete the movement because of balance, strength, or coordination it may not be worth the risk of potentially falling or busting up your shins! For mamas further along in their Postpartum you can try a lower height of box to practice that two foot take off and landing without the extra impact. Focus on your breath and posture throughout the movement and do less reps if that helps you concentrate on good technique and awareness in your body.

FRONT RACK LUNGE/LUNGE - If you have any pubic symphysis pain or SPD focus on keeping your pelvis neutral and your hips level. You could always do lighter weight or holding the weight in a farmer carry. You can try smaller step/less range of motion, or step up or forward instead of step back in the lunge. You can also try stepping laterally onto a stack of plates or something instead of stepping back or up, sometimes this helps create some control in managing the position of the pelvis. Feel free to sub a squat or goblet squat for the lunges

HANG SNATCH - You can always choose a lighter weight or go from the hang position. If you're not comfortable going over head right now or find that you are coning during the movement you might want to consider subbing Russian Kettlebell Swings

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MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW, THORACIC SPINE RELEASE
POST: SHOULDER FLOW, COOL DOWN FLOW

SHIFT WARM UP

Squat Warm Up
Full Body Simple Warm Up

SHIFT WORKOUT

15 Min AMRAP
10 Burpees
10 Goblet Squats
10 Press

Idea Weight for Men: 35-55# KB OR 20-30# DBs
Idea Weight for Women: 12-25# KB  OR 10-15# DBs

Score: Total Number of Completed Rounds + Any Additional Reps
Goal: 5 Rounds or more

For the burpees in this workout you can do regular jump in and jump out burpees, step back and go to knees push up burpees. You can also do no push up burpees, or even elevated push up or elevated no push up burpees. The goal is to be able to finish each set of burpees in no longer than about 75 seconds.

For the Goblet Squats you will hold either a single dumbbell or a kettlebell at the chest. Feet are shoulder width apart and heels are down. You will tighten the belly, lift the chest, and reach the butt back and down. Drive the knees out. Ideally you will get your butt lower than your knees at the bottom without rounding the back or caving the chest forward. Keep the heels down the whole time!

If you are unable to get that low in a good position with weight - you may do these weightless!

If you are still having any pain, mobility, or strength issues with no weight - you may use a higher target or some assistance from a chair or something. The goals are still to keep the heels down and chest up/knees out though!

For the press you can either hold 2 dumbbells or a single dumbbell/kb with both hands. The weight will start at your chest shoulder area and you will simply press the weight straight up to a locked out position with the biceps by the ears! Keep the belly tight and don't allow yourself to lean backwards!

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

DEVIL PRESS - If you feel a lot of pressure in your belly or pelvic floor in the plank position or hopping forward/back, you can step back/forward to a table top or low bear pose or skip the plank/push up. You can also use less weight. If you have to modify the movement too much you may want to sub KB Swings, Sled Push/Pull, Farmer Carry, Thrusters, Wall Balls or Ball Slams so that you can keep moving and keep the heart rate up!

GOBLET SQUATS OR THRUSTERS - If you have a hard time maintaining control and a stable midline in the bottom of the squat or if you find yourself bearing down to get out of the bottom, try subbing a target or assisted squat to shorten the range of motion. A box squat is always a great idea especially during pregnancy to strengthen the posterior chain and balance out the growing belly.

PULL UPS - For managing the pressure of the core and pelvic floor during Early Pregnancy or later on in the Rebuilding stages of PP sub: strict pull ups or banded pull ups. To avoid any coning in the belly during 2nd/3rd Trimester or Rehab stage of PP, while hanging from the bar sub: Ring Rows, Bent Over Rows, Banded Lat Pull Downs, Banded Woodchop, Banded Lat Pull Downs, DB/KB Front Raises. Kipping Pull Ups should only be added back into the later stages of Rebuilding in PP once the rehab is complete and athlete shows proficiency in strict movements.

PRESS - Focus on proper alignment of your pelvis and spine. If you find yourself over extending in your back or coning in your belly sub less weight, Strict Press, Seated Strict Press, or even Front Raises.

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MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: MORNING COFFEE, SPINE STRENGTHENING
POST: HIPS OR COOL DOWN FLOW

SHIFT WARM UP

Squat Warm Up

SHIFT WORKOUT

7 Rounds
10 KB/DB Deadlifts
15 Air Squats

Suggested weight range for Men: Single 25-55# KB/DB - or - pair of lighter dumbbells
Suggested weight range for Women: Single 12-40# KB/DB - or - pair of lighter dumbbells

Score: Total Time
Goal: 9-13 Min

For this workout, you'll complete 10 KB/DB deadlifts followed by 15 air squats until you've done 7 rounds total!

For the deadlifts you will either have a single KB/DB between the feet or a pair of lighter dumbbells on the outsides of the feet. Make sure the knees are bent, chest is up, arms are straight, and heels are down in the set up. Lift the chest and squeeze the butt to stand! Lower by reaching butt back and bending the knees while you keep the belly tight and chest up!

These should take 20-30 seconds so be sure to pick a weight that you can move through pretty quickly with.

For the air squats you will have the feet shoulder width apart with the heels down. Lift the chest and tighten the belly. Reach the butt back and down as you drive the knees out. Ideally you will get your butt lower than your knees at the bottom with the chest up and belly still tight! Drive through the heels and drive the knees out to stand completely. Aim to finish these in 1:00-1:30!

If you have a tendency to collapse at the bottom you may try using a counter balance. If you have pain or issue in the bottom from current or past injury or issue - you may choose to squat to a slightly higher target. Still focus on heels down, knees out, chest up!

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

KB/DB DEADLIFT - If you’re pregnant and the shape of your belly is making reaching the floor difficult or if you're postpartum and managing core rehab through practice of proper posture, sub: Sumo Stance KB/DB Deadlift or elevate the DBs/KB so it’s not so low to the ground when you pick it up. If you are working on healing any pelvic floor dysfunction make sure you are able to breathe properly throughout the entire range of motion and that you are not bracing or bearing down.

WALL BALL - To focus on managing proper posture, breathing mechanics, core pressurization, and/or joint stability, sub: DB/WB Thruster, Lower Target Wall Ball Toss, Box/Target Supported Squat for Wall Ball

AIR SQUAT - If you have a hard time maintaining control and a stable midline in the bottom of the squat or if you find yourself bearing down to get out of the bottom, try subbing a target or assisted squat to shorten the range of motion. A box squat is always a great idea especially during pregnancy to strengthen the posterior chain and balance out the growing belly.

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SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm up
Squat Warm Up

SHIFT WORKOUT

3 Rounds (For Time)
1 Min Taps, Low Step Ups, Jog, Row, Bike
20 Goblet Squats
15 KB/DB Deadlifts
1 Min Taps, Low Step Ups, Jog, Row, Bike

Rest 1 Min Between Rounds

Suggested weight for Men: 35-55# KB or 2 X 25# DBs
Suggested weight for Women: 12-30# KB or 2 X 10# DBs

Use what you have!

Score: Total Time (Including Rest)
Goal: 12-18 Min

For this workout you can choose between taps, low step ups, jogs, rowing, biking, or even single unders.

For the goblet squats you will hold either a single dumbbell or a single kettlebell at the chest. Feet should be shoulder width apart and heels are down. Reach the butt back and down and keep the chest lifted. Drive the knees out as you go down. Ideally you will get the butt lower than the knees WITH the chest up and knees out.

If you kind of collapse when you go that low - first step is to lose the weight and do these as just air squats.

From here if you need to scale further for any reason you can go to a higher target or use a wall or chair to assist you. Still focus on keeping those heels down and knees out though!

For the deadlifts you can either do a dumbbell in each hand or you can do a single dumbbell of kettlebell between the feet. For this moment the object(s) will start on the ground. The heels should stay down and you should bend the knees. The object is either IN BETWEEN (not way out in front) of your feet or right to the sides of each foot. Lift your chest and make sure your back is flat! Simply drive the heels down and lift the chest to stand up completely. Squeeze your butt at the top.

When you are putting the KBs back down you will reach the butt back, keep the chest lifted, and bend the knees!

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

RUN/JOG - To avoid the added pressure to the pelvic floor that the impact from running can create, sub: Taps, Row, Bike, Farmer Carry, Sled Push/Drag, Quick Step Ups. If you're postpartum and working towards rehab-ing your core and pelvic floor you can choose from the same subs for pregnancy and/or scaling the distance that you run so that you can focus on your posture, breathing mechanics, and managing the pressure of your or and pelvic floor.

DB/GOBLET SQUATS - If you have a hard time maintaining control and a stable midline in the bottom of the squat or if you find yourself bearing down to get out of the bottom, try subbing a target or assisted squat to shorten the range of motion. A box squat is always a great idea especially during pregnancy to strengthen the posterior chain and balance out the growing belly.

POWER CLEAN - You could try less weight, going from the hang position or starting with the dumbbells between your feet. For pregnant mamas with bellies that interrupt the most efficient path of the bar, be sure to sub DBs for the bar so you are not training inefficient movement patterns.

KB/DB DEADLIFT - If you’re pregnant and the shape of your belly is making reaching the floor difficult or if you're postpartum and managing core rehab through practice of proper posture, sub: Sumo Stance KB/DB Deadlift or elevate the DBs/KB so it’s not so low to the ground when you pick it up. If you are working on healing any pelvic floor dysfunction make sure you are able to breathe properly throughout the entire range of motion and that you are not bracing or bearing down.

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SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm up

SHIFT WORKOUT

12 Min AMRAP
(As Many Rounds and Reps as Possible in 12 Min)
30 Taps, Single Unders, Low Step Ups, Skip Overs
20 Mountain Climbers
10 Step Ups or Lunges (unweighted)

No weight needed today!

Score: Total Number of Completed Rounds + any Additional Reps
Goal: 8 Rounds +

For this workout, you'll perform 30 taps or another option listed, 20 mountain climbers and 10 step ups or lunges until 12 minutes are up!

For the first part, you will do 30 per round! Choose the low step ups if jumping or skipping is not an option.

For the mountain climbers, you'll start in the top of a push-up and alternate raises your knees up into your belly. If you can, try to switch feet quickly but if not, just go at whatever pace is appropriate for you.

You can also do these from an elevated position!

Every time a knee comes up is 1 rep towards the 20 mountain climbers.

If you choose to do step ups, choose a height that will challenge you, but that you feel comfortable stepping up and down. If possible this should be at least 12"+.

Make sure to put your WHOLE foot on the step each time. Don't allow the knee to cave in and drive out of the heel to stand completely. Lower under control and switch feet. Each set of 10 you will do 5 per leg.

If you choose to do lunges, they should be unweighted and alternating. This means you end up doing 5 per leg per round. These may be forward stepping, reverse stepping, or walking lunges. Make sure you take a long enough step each time that the front heel stays down, with the knee out, when the back knee lightly touches (or comes close). Keep the chest up and drive through the heel to stand completely between reps.

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

STEP UPS/DB STEP UPS - If you have any pubic symphysis pain or SPD focus on keeping your pelvis neutral and your hips level. You could always do lighter weight, smaller or shorter step/less range of motion. You can also try stepping laterally onto a stack of plates or something instead of stepping forward and up, sometimes this helps create some control in managing the position of the pelvis. Option to sub: Single Leg Glute Bridge, Hip Thrusts, Air Squat, Goblet/DB Squat

RUN/JOG - To avoid the added pressure to the pelvic floor that the impact from running can create, sub: Taps, Row, Bike, Farmer Carry, Sled Push/Drag, Quick Step Ups. If you're postpartum and working towards rehab-ing your core and pelvic floor you can choose from the same subs for pregnancy and/or scaling the distance that you run so that you can focus on your posture, breathing mechanics, and managing the pressure of your or and pelvic floor.

MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS - Elevated Mountain Climbers with Wide Knees. Ball slams, Farmer carry march, Quick Step Ups, Standing cross body wallball throws, Bear Crawl, Functional Progression 3 (Use the Mama Mods Movement library for demos of these movements).

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Simple Shift Warm up

SHIFT WORKOUT

4 Rounds (For Time)
20 Push Up + Tap + Tap
25 KB/DB Swings

Suggested weight range for Men: Single 20-45# KB/DB
Suggested weight range for Women: Single 12-35# KB/DB

Score: Total Time
Goal: 12-15 Min

For this workout, perform 20 push up + tap + taps and 25 KB/DB swings until you've completed 4 total rounds.

For the push ups + taps you may do regular push ups, knee push ups, or even elevated push ups. Choose a type of push up that you can't just bust out 10 reps. It's ok if you need to break them up a bit.

Make sure the elbows go back and that the hands are just wider than the shoulders. No flaring elbows. Keep the belly tight and avoid worming or snaking. Go all of the way down to touch the chest at the bottom, come all of the way up at the top.

Once you are at the top of the push up, you will bring your right hand to your left shoulder, then take your left hand to touch your right shoulder. Try to not let the hips rotate, or allow the butt to pop up when you lift your hand up. You can do the taps on your toes, Kees, or even elevated!

The Push Up + Taps is 1 push up + tap right shoulder + tap left shoulder = 1 rep.

For the swings you will hold the weight with both hands at the waist. Feet are about shoulder width apart. Heels are down. Hinge forward at the hips and bend the knees slightly. Keep the chest lifted and heels down. Belly tight and arms straight. Pull the weight back through the legs. Stand up HARD and FAST to make the bell weightless and then (keeping the belly tight) guide the weight to shoulder height. Allow gravity to bring it back down and back between the legs. Don't allow it to pull you forward. Keep those heels down!

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

PRESS - Focus on proper alignment of your pelvis and spine. If you find yourself over extending in your back or coning in your belly sub less weight, Strict Press, Seated Strict Press, or even Front Raises.

PUSH UPS - If you notice coning/doming in the plank position or if you find yourself straining to breathe or bearing down forcefully into your belly or pelvic floor, sub an elevated push up with hands on box, bench, wall, table, etc. or sub floor press, or bench press.

BEAR COMPLEX - If you have a hard time maintaining control and a stable midline in the bottom of the squat or if you find yourself bearing down to get out of the bottom, try subbing a target or assisted squat to shorten the range of motion. A box squat is always a great idea especially during pregnancy to strengthen the posterior chain and balance out the growing belly. You may also want to sub going from the Hang position or using Dumbbells if you need to make room for your growing belly.

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SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm up

SHIFT WORKOUT

12 Min AMRAP
(As Many Rounds and Reps as Possible in 12 Min)
20 Single Unders, Taps, Skip Overs
10 Bent Over Rows
3 Inchworms

Suggested weight Men: Single 20-45# DB/KB - or - pair of lighter dumbbells
Suggested weight for Women: Single 12-30# KB/DB - or - pair of lighter dumbbells

Score: Total Number of Completed Rounds + any Additional Reps
Goal: 5 Rounds +

For this workout, you'll perform 20 single unders, taps, or skip overs, 10 bent over rows, and 3 inchworms until 12 minutes are up!

For the single unders / taps / skip overs, you will do 20 per round! You may also choose to do low step ups if jumping or skipping is not an option.

For the bent over rows, you can do them with one or two dumbbells. For two dumbbells - keeping the torso position set and the chest lifted - you will pull the elbows back and bring the dumbbells to just below the chest. Keep the belly tight. Bring the dumbbells back to just below the knee with the arms straight at the bottom. No kipping or pulling your CHEST down! If you do this version with one DB, you can hold a dumbbell head in each hand and apply the same mechanics!

You could also do 10 single-arm bent over rows on each arm. Since this takes longer than doing 10 with both arms, it may affect your goal rounds but it will keep the stimulus of the workout!

For the inchworms you will place the hands on the ground in front of the feet. Walk them away from your hands until you are in a plank (top of a push up) position. From here you will perform a push up by either going to your knees, or staying on your toes. Either way make sure that the elbows go back and that the hands are just wider than the shoulders. No flaring out!

Keep the belly tight and avoid worming or snaking. Press back up to the top of the push up, then walk the hands back to the feet and stand.

If you need to take out the push up completely - that is fine.

You may also sub a push up + 8 elevated shoulder taps in place of each rep.

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

DOUBLE/SINGLE UNDERS - To avoid the added pressure to the pelvic floor that DUs/SUs can create, sub: Taps, Row, Bike, Quick Step Ups, Calf Raises. If you're postpartum and working towards rehab-ing your core and pelvic floor you can choose from the same subs for pregnancy and/or try scaling the number of DUs/SUs down to a number that is realistic for you to practice proper positioning and managing pressure. Any leaking or heaviness in the pelvic floor is a sign that you need to adapt your approach or change the movement to less impact.

WALL WALKS - Please measure risk vs. reward when considering if you can/should perform this movement. If you are unable to maintain midline stability and proper breathing mechanics throughout the duration of the entire movement please sub: Inchworms, Box/Pike Walk outs, Shoulder Taps

INCHWORMS - If you notice any coning while performing Inchworms sub: BEAR CRAWLS, Functional Progression 3, Overhead Plate Hold/March, DB Seated Press, Strict Press, Elevated Push Up + 8 Shoulder Taps, Floor Press, Dumbbell Windmill (See Mama Modifications Movement Library for Demos)

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SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm up

SHIFT WORKOUT

10 Rounds (For Time)
10 KB/DB Deadlifts
10 Bodyweight Lunges
10 Push Ups

Suggested weight for Men: Single 25-50# DB/KB - or - pair of lighter dumbbells
Suggested weight for Women: Single 12-35# KB/DB - or - pair of lighter dumbbells

Score: Total Time
Goal: Under 15 Min

For this workout, you'll perform 10 deadlifts, 10 lunges, and 10 push ups until you've completed 10 rounds!

For the deadlifts you will either have a single KB/DB between the feet or a pair of lighter dumbbells on the outsides of the feet. Make sure the knees are bent, chest is up, arms are straight, and heels are down in the set up. Lift the chest and squeeze the butt to stand! Lower by reaching butt back and bending the knees while you keep the belly tight and chest up!

The lunges should be unweighted and alternating. This means you end up doing 5 per leg per round. These may be forward stepping, reverse stepping, or walking lunges. Make sure you take a long enough step each time that the front heel stays down, with the knee out, when the back knee lightly touches (or comes close). Keep the chest up and drive through the heel to stand completely between reps.

If you are unable to lunge you may swap out alternating step ups.

For the push ups you may do regular push ups, knee push ups, or even elevated push ups. Choose a type of push up that you can't just bust out 10 reps. It's ok if you need to break them up a bit.

Make sure the elbows go back and that the hands are just wider than the shoulders. No flaring elbows. Keep the belly tight and avoid worming or snaking. Go all of the way down to touch the chest at the bottom, come all of the way up at the top.

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

SINGLE LEG DEADLIFT - This can be such a great movement for mamas! Focus on good posture, breathing mechanics, and midline stability. If you're pregnant and balance is a struggle because of changes in center or gravity, feel free to sub Sumo Deadlifts or Split Stance Deadlifts.

LUNGE - If you have any pubic symphysis pain or SPD focus on keeping your pelvis neutral and your hips level. You could always do lighter weight, smaller step/less range of motion, or step up or forward instead of step back in the lunge lunge. You can also try stepping laterally onto a stack of plates or something instead of stepping back or up, sometimes this helps create some control in managing the position of the pelvis. Feel free to sub a squat or goblet squat for the lunges.

KB/DB DEADLIFT - If you’re pregnant and the shape of your belly is making reaching the floor difficult or if you're postpartum and managing core rehab through practice of proper posture, sub: Sumo Stance KB/DB Deadlift or elevate the DBs/KB so its not so low to the ground when you pick it up. If you are working on healing any pelvic floor dysfunction make sure you are able to breathe properly throughout the entire range of motion and that you are not bracing or bearing down.

PUSH UPS - If you notice coning/doming in the plank position or if you find yourself straining to breathe or bearing down forcefully into your belly or pelvic floor, sub an elevated push up with hands on box, bench, wall, table, etc. or sub floor press, or bench press.

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SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm up

SHIFT WORKOUT

10 Minute AMRAP

(As Many Rounds and Reps as Possible in 10 Minutes)
4 Single Arm Hang Dumbbell Snatches Right
4 Single Arm Hang Dumbbell Snatches Left
8 Single Dumbbell Step Ups

Idea weight for Men: Single 20-40# DB/KB
Idea weight for Women: Single 12-25# DB/KB

Score: Total Number of Completed Rounds + any Additional Reps
Goal: 7 Rounds +

For this workout, you'll do 4 hang dumbbell snatches on one arm then 4 on the other before moving on to 8 single dumbbell step ups until 10 rounds total are complete!

For the Single Arm Hang Dumbbell Snatches, you will bring the dumbbell to the waist. You will hinge forward slightly while keeping the chest up and belly tight. Keep the heels down and knees out - arm straight. Stand up hard and fast - shrug the shoulder - punch the working elbow out to the side to keep the dumbbell close to the body as it travels UP! From here you will either punch to lockout or punch to lockout WHILE punching yourself UNDER slightly. Get the bicep by the ear and stand completely with it still there to complete the rep!

Lower back to the waist and repeat for 4 total reps then switch to the other arm for another 4 reps.

For the step ups you will choose a height that will challenge you, but that you feel comfortable stepping up and down. If possible this should be at least 12"+.

Hold the dumbbell or kettlebell at your chest. Make sure to put your WHOLE foot on the step each time. Don't allow the knee to cave in and drive out of the heel to stand completely. Lower under control and switch feet. Each set of 8 you will do  4 per leg.

If you need to,  you can do these unweighted. You can also sub with goblet lunges or unweighted lunges.

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

DB SNATCH/HANG SNATCH - You can always choose a lighter weight or go from the hang position. If you're not comfortable going over head right now or find that you are coning during the movement you might want to consider subbing Russian Kettlebell Swings

DB STEP UPS - If you have any pubic symphysis pain or SPD focus on keeping your pelvis neutral and your hips level. You could always do lighter weight, smaller or shorter step/less range of motion. You can also try stepping laterally onto a stack of plates or something instead of stepping forward and up, sometimes this helps create some control in managing the position of the pelvis. Option to sub: Single Leg Glute Bridge, Hip Thrusts, Air Squat, Goblet/DB Squat