#132: Complex Push-Ups + Explosive Cardio

Multi-joint movements that challenge coordination and build power

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 #132:

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. Spiderman Push-Ups (Upper Body - Complex)
   How to Do It:

   • Start push-up

   • Bring knee to elbow

   • Return leg while pushing up

   • Alternate sides

Easier Variation: Separate the movements by performing a regular push-up, then bringing the knee to elbow while in the high plank position.

3. Wall Sit (Lower Body - Isometric Strength)
   How to Do It:

   • Back against wall

   • Slide down to 90 degrees

   • Hold position

   • Keep core engaged

Easier Variation: Hold a higher position (less knee bend) or take brief breaks during the minute.

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. Forward Lunges (Lower Body - Single Leg Strength)
   How to Do It:

   • Step forward

   • Lower back knee toward ground

   • Push through front heel

   • Return to start

Easier Variation: Take shorter steps or reduce the depth of the lunge while maintaining proper knee alignment.

6. Frog Jumps (Dynamic - Explosive Power)
   How to Do It:

   • Deep squat position

   • Jump forward

   • Land softly

   • Reset position

Easier Variation: Step forward powerfully instead of jumping, maintaining the deep squat position to still engage the lower body muscles.

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

To recap, here's what you hit today:

• COMPLEX MOVEMENT MASTERY! Spiderman push-ups integrate upper body strength with hip mobility and core coordination for total-body athletic development!

• ISOMETRIC-DYNAMIC CONTRAST! Wall sits build the muscular endurance foundation that supports explosive frog jumps for complete power development!

• ROTATIONAL CORE POWER! Cross-body mountain climbers develop the oblique strength essential for sports performance and spinal protection!

See you tomorrow morning!

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