3 Days a Week // Sept. 2023: Headstand Specialization Phase
Preview video for September!
Suggested yoga classes from Jenni's library for this month's theme (optional!):
Yoga class #1: Flow to Pincha or Headstand
Yoga class #2: Taking the Fear Out of Headstand
Strength for Headstand Program:
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Warm-Up (Choose One)
Warm-Up Flow A
Warm-Up Flow B
day 1
A1. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps/side
Forward Lunge (Kettlebell) (version 1)
Back-Loaded Forward Lunge (Barbell) (version 2)
A2. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps/side
B1. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps/side
Doorframe Side Row (version 1)
Loaded Doorframe Side Row (Kettlebell) (version 2)
B2. 2-3 sets of :20-:30
Supine Hollow Body Hold (version 1)
Supine Hollow Body Rock (version 2)
C1. 2-3 sets of 10-12 reps/side
C2. 2-3 sets of :20-:30
D1. 2-3 sets of 6-8 reps/side
D2. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps/side
Plank March (version 1)
Loaded Plank March (Band/Plate) (version 2)
day 2
A1. 2-3 sets of 4-6 reps/side
A2. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps
Incline Push-Up (Bench)¹ (version 1)
Band-Assisted Push-Up (Band)¹ (version 2)
Eccentric Push-Up¹ (version 3)
Tricep Push-Up (version 4)
Loaded Push-Up (Band/Plate)¹ (version 5)
¹Perform as tricep push-up (elbows in)
B1. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps(/side)
Bear to Down Dog (version 1)
Bear to Down Dog (Band) (version 2)
Feet-Elevated Bear to Down Dog (Bench) (version 3)
Single-Leg Bear to Down Dog (version 4)
B2. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps(/side)
Scapular Pull-Up (Pull-Up Bar) (version 1)
Side-to-Side Scapular Pull-Up (Pull-Up Bar) (version 2)
Scapular Sphinx Slide (Blanket) (substitution)
C1. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps
Good Morning (Kettlebell) (version 1a)
Goblet Wide-Legged Good Morning (Kettlebell) (version 1b)
Good Morning (Barbell) (version 2a)
Wide-Legged Good Morning (Barbell) (version 2b)
C2. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps
D1. 2-3 sets of 10-12 reps
D2. 2-3 sets of :20-:30
Table Top Neck Flexion Plank (Chair) (version 1)
Wall Neck Flexion Plank (version 2)
day 3
A1. 2-3 sets of 6-8 reps(/side)
Single-Arm Squat-Press (Kettlebell) (version 1)
Squat-Press (Barbell) (version 2)
A2. 2-3 sets of 6-8 reps
B1. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps(/side)
Feet-Elevated Glute Bridge (Bench) (version 1a)
Feet-Elevated Hamstring Bridge (version 1b)
Feet-Elevated Bridge March (Bench) (version 2)
Single-Leg Feet-Elevated Bridge (version 3)
B2. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps/side
C1. 2-3 sets of 6-8 reps/side
Down Dog Alternating Ankle Tap (version 1)
Feet-Elevated Down Dog Alternating Ankle Tap (Blocks) (version 2)
C2. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps
Standing Calf Raise (Kettlebell) (version 1a)
Standing Heel-Squeeze Calf Raise (version 1b)
Standing Calf Raise (Barbell) (version 2)
D1. 2-3 sets of 4-6 reps/side
D2. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps
Optional Cool-Down (Choose One):
Stretch/Self-Massage | Savasana/Seated Meditation | A Short Walk