DETAILED EXERCISE GUIDE
1. Cat-Cow:
- On all fours, wrists under shoulders, knees under hips.
- Cow: Drop belly, lift chest.
- Cat: Round spine, tuck chin.
2. Scapula Push-ups:
- Push-up position, elbows straight.
- Let chest sink, then push floor away.
3. Dead Bug Hold:
- Lie down, knees 90°, arms up.
- Press lower back to floor.
- Extend opposite arm & leg.
4. Hip Flexor Stretch:
- Half-kneel, tuck pelvis, lean forward slightly.
5. Y-Raises:
- Lie face-down, arms in “Y”.
- Lift with thumbs up, no shrugging.
6. T-Raises:
- Arms in “T”, squeeze shoulder blades.
7. Scapular Wall Slides:
- Back & arms on wall, slide up without ribs flaring.
8. Inverted Rows:
- Pull chest to bar/band, elbows back & down.
9. Prone W Holds:
- Arms in “W”, lift slightly, squeeze lower traps.
10. Dead Bugs:
- Controlled opposite limb extensions.
11. Stomach Vacuums:
- Exhale fully, pull stomach inward, hold.
12. Toe Taps:
- Knees 90°, tap one toe while keeping back flat.
13. Plank:
- Elbows under shoulders, pelvis tucked.
14. Bird-Dog:
- Extend opposite limbs, hips square.
15. Clamshells:
- Knees bent, feet together, lift top knee without rotating hips.
16. Hip Bridges:
- Push through heels, squeeze glutes.
17. Horse Stance Holds:
- Extend one leg, keep torso stable.
18. Lateral Leg Raises:
- Toes slightly down, lift slowly.
19. TKEs:
- Band behind knee, straighten with control.
20. Wall Sit:
- Knees 90°, weight in heels.
21. Heel Elevated Squats:
- Heels raised, slow descent, upright chest.
22. Side Plank:
- Elbow under shoulder, straight line.
23. Glute Bridge Hold:
- Hold top of bridge, glutes tight.
24. Hollow Body Hold:
- Back pressed to floor, legs & shoulders lifted.