Gentle Floor Strength Circuit
Gentle bodyweight strength circuit on mats to activate the major muscles with good technique.
How to play
- Set up five stations with mats: plank, squat, glute bridge, knee push-ups and superman.
- 30 seconds of work and 20 of rest at each station.
- In pairs: one works while the other checks technique.
- Partners switch roles on the second round.
Rules
- Technique comes first: fewer good reps beat many sloppy ones.
- Keep breathing during the effort.
Variations
Easier
20 seconds of work and supported versions.
Standard
30 seconds per station, two rounds.
Harder
40 seconds of work and harder versions (plank with a leg lift).
Adaptations
- Wrist problems: plank on the forearms.
- Limited mobility: chair-based exercises.
Learning goals
- Activate the whole body.
- Learn correct technique for basic strength exercises.
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