#098 Mobility Meets Muscle: The 30-Min Power Flow

Seamlessly blends flexibility work with explosive strength for athletic performance that lasts

Good Morning!

Here’s today's workout. As always, you’ll get out of it what you put into it.

• If you’re short on time, decrease the number of sets

• If you’re feeling ambitious, increase the number of sets or reps per minute

• If you’re low on energy, focus on the movement and just push through

• Focus on Consistency rather than perfection

Workout #098:

Total Time: 30 minutes (6 exercises x 5 sets)
Instructions: Perform each exercise for one minute, then move to the next. Repeat the circuit 5 times.

1. Jumping Lunges (Dynamic - Leg Power)
   How to Do It:

   • Lunge position

   • Jump up

   • Switch legs

   • Land softly

Easier Variation: Perform alternating lunges without the jump, stepping forward and backward to work the same muscle groups with less impact.

2. Plank to Downward Dog (Movement Flow)
   How to Do It:

   • Start in plank

   • Push hips up and back

   • Form inverted V

   • Return to plank

Easier Variation: Bend knees slightly in the downward dog position to accommodate tighter hamstrings and shoulders.

3. Sumo Squats (Lower Body - Inner Thighs, Glutes)
   How to Do It:

   • Wide stance, toes pointed out

   • Lower while keeping chest up

   • Push knees out

   • Rise through heels

Easier Variation: Reduce depth or use a smaller stance while maintaining proper form and knee alignment.

4. Cross-Body Mountain Climbers (Core - Obliques)
   How to Do It:

   • Plank position

   • Knee to opposite elbow

   • Alternate sides

   • Control movement

Easier Variation: Slow down the pace and reduce the range of motion, focusing on the rotational component rather than speed.

5. Diamond Push-Ups (Upper Body - Triceps)
   How to Do It:

   • Hands form diamond

   • Elbows close to body

   • Lower chest to hands

   • Push up

Easier Variation: Perform from knees or elevate hands on a bench or sturdy surface to reduce the load.

6. Squat Jumps (Dynamic - Lower Body Power)
   How to Do It:

   • Lower to squat

   • Drive up explosively

   • Land softly

   • Immediate next rep

Easier Variation: Perform regular bodyweight squats without the jump, focusing on form and depth rather than explosive power.

That's it. How’d it go today?

Let me know, I read every answer to adjust future workouts.

To recap, here's what you hit today:

• EXPLOSIVE LOWER BODY DEVELOPMENT! Jumping lunges and squat jumps target fast-twitch muscle fibers from different angles, creating comprehensive lower body power!

• MOBILITY-STRENGTH INTEGRATION! Plank to downward dog transitions combine mobility and strength training in one fluid movement for functional fitness that feels natural!

• TARGETED MUSCLE SCULPTING! Diamond push-ups and sumo squats attack the often-neglected triceps and inner thighs for balanced muscle development throughout your body!

See you tomorrow morning!

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