#126 Imbalance Eliminator: Left vs Right

Systematically identifies and corrects side-to-side differences that cause injuries and plateau progress

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

• Consistency beats perfection–I’m glad you showed up!

Workout #126:

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. High Knees (Dynamic - Cardio)
   How to Do It:

   • Run in place

   • Drive knees high

   • Use arm motion

   • Stay on toes

Easier Variation: March in place at a slower pace while still focusing on lifting knees toward chest.

2. Archer Push-Ups (Upper Body - Unilateral)
   How to Do It:

   • Wide push-up stance

   • Bend one arm

   • Keep other straight

   • Alternate sides

Easier Variation: Perform from knees or use a standard push-up position and simply shift more weight to one side at a time.

3. Curtsy Lunges (Lower Body - Hip Stability)
   How to Do It:

   • Step back and across

   • Lower into lunge

   • Keep hips square

   • Push to return

Easier Variation: Take a smaller crossing step to reduce the challenge while still targeting the hip stabilizers.

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. Single-Leg Deadlift (Lower Body - Posterior Chain)
   How to Do It:

   • Balance on one leg

   • Hinge at hips

   • Other leg extends back

   • Return to standing

Easier Variation: Tap back foot for balance at the bottom of the movement or use support if needed.

6. 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.

That's it. If you have any questions or feedback, let me know!

To recap, here's what you hit today:

• UNILATERAL STRENGTH REVOLUTION! Archer push-ups and single-leg deadlifts force each side of your body to work independently, eliminating imbalances that limit performance!

• HIP STABILITY MASTERY! Curtsy lunges develop the often-neglected hip stabilizers essential for injury prevention and athletic movement quality!

• CARDIO-POWER FUSION! High knees and jumping lunges create the perfect cardiovascular-strength combination that burns calories while building explosive power!

See you tomorrow morning!

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