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TC Hinge Red Express

Traffic Control

Coach
Katie Calanca, DPT

Traffic Control Hinge Red Express is designed for the athlete with immediate symptoms provoked by any form of bending movements (e.g. deadlift, clean, snatch, burpees, etc). With careful consideration of movement modifications and a well-balanced training regimen, athletes can expect to train safely while simultaneously resting their injury, avoiding the bending pattern completely for a period of time.

The Express track is for athletes seeking a more equipment-friendly, simple, barbell free option. Training pieces will last under an hour and require minimal equipment, allowing you to progress your rehab with maximum efficiency.

Features
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Programming 4 days per week
Daily strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background
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Educational Content
Free E-book w/ every program purchase! As well as monthly musings, brain gains, and all things rehab related from the mind of a DPT who lifts on IG.
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Exercise Video Guidance
1000+ instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Movement Modifications & Scaling Options
Detailed movement scaling will be provided to allow a tailored experience for orthopedic considerations, as well as all levels and abilities.
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Train with coaches who push you, understand your goals, and keep you progressing.
Equipment
Required
Dumbbell set (ideally 5-50# DB pairs) // Bands (long loop resistance and hip circle) // Bench and/or box // Pull up bar // Bike of any variation (erg bike, air bike, peloton, etc)
Recommended
Sled or at home sled friendly options (Spud or Rogue magic carpe // Sliders // Jump Rope
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 8-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

Joint Prep

A

Perform 5 min of your assigned physical therapy homework for lower body or the following: Spend 1:00 @ ea station for 1 round: 1) 30sec ea direction scapular CARs (seated) 2) 30sec ea direction sidelying hip CARs 3) 1:00 breathe & brace in hooklying 4) 1:00 breathe & brace w/ 90/90 hold @ wall **Breathing and bracing: expand through the belly as you breath in (you may use your hands as an external cue) and tighten your core by pulling your belly button down and in as you breathe out (think about creating a corset with your abs) **90/90: drive your big toe into the wall, "spread the floor with the remaining toes" to create an arch in your foot and lightly drive your legs into the wall while practicing breathing and bracing cues above. **cap at 6 min**

Heat Up

B

8 min EMOM 1) 20-30sec SA overhead DB hold R @ mod load you can hold "perfect" posture with 2) 20-40sec knee side plank R 3) 20-30sec SA overhead DB hold L @ mod load you can hold "perfect" posture with 4) 20-40sec knee side plank L x 2 rounds **practice your breathing and brace you from your warmup.

C1

Dual DB Front Squat

8, 6, 4

C2

Filly Arnold Press

8, 6, 4

16 min EMOM

D

1) 40sec pushups 2) 8-12 cal bike (40sec max) 3) 40sec suitcase walking lunges @ mod load 4) 8-12 cal bike (40sec max) x4 rounds NOTES: **1 rep = 5 feet for lunges **pushup: elevate as needed

Monday
Week 1 Day 2

Joint Prep

A

Perform 5 min of your assigned physical therapy homework for lower body or the following: Spend 1:00 @ ea station for 1 round: 1) 1:00 chest supported incline Is w/ 2 down/2 up tempo 2) 1:00 breathe & brace in crocodile 3) 1:00 chest supported incline Ys w/ 2 down/2 up tempo 4) 1:00 breathe & brace in 3 mo. position 5) 1:00 chest supported incline Ts w/ 2 down/2 up tempo **Breathing and bracing: expand through the belly as you breath in (you may use the floor as an external cue) and tighten your core by pulling your belly button up toward the ceiling and in as you breathe out (think about creating a corset with your abs) **3 mo. position: position elbows slightly ahead of where ears are in space. Make a diamond with arms, tuck chin down slightly and lengthen back neck (like a string is pulling your head tall toward the opposite wall). Keep shoulder away from ears while pushing elbows into the floor. Practice breathing and bracing cues above. **if no place to incline bench/box safely, perform prone on bench/box or floor **cap at 6 min**

Heat Up

B

2 rounds for quality: 8-12 cal bike (40sec effort) 8-10 seesaw banded row 8-10 prone banded hamstring curls @ mod resistance **brace abs** 30sec top of glute bridge hold 20sec ea standing straight leg hold **10 min time cap**

C1

SA DB Front Rack Carry

3 x 40

C2

Strict Pull Up

3 x 6

15 min AMRAP

D

5 strict chin ups 30sec plank hold 12-15 cal bike (1:30 effort) NOTES: **strict chin up: band assist as needed

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 3

Joint Prep

A

Perform 5 min of your assigned physical therapy homework for lower body or the following: Spend 1:00 @ ea station for 1 round: 1) 30sec ea direction glenohumeral CARs (seated) 2) 10(5ea) 90/90 hip rotations **lean back or elevate hips on plate as needed** 3) 1:00(30sec ea) breathe & brace in short oblique sit 4) 30sec ea side low oblique bridges **Breathing and bracing: expand through the belly as you breath in (you may use your hands as an external cue) and tighten your core by pulling your belly button down and in as you breathe out (think about creating a corset with your abs) **low oblique bridge: breathe in/expand through the belly at beginning of rep, exhale and tighten as you bridge **cap at 6 min**

Heat Up

B

10 min for quality: 1:00 bike 10(5ea) goblet curtsy lunge @ mod load 20-30sec tall plank 8-10 ea banded quadruped hip adduction

C1

Suitcase FFE Split Squat

8, 6, 4

C2

Close Grip DB Bench Press

8, 6, 4

Intervals

D

90 sec on: 10(5ea) alt DB seesaw press @ mod load bike in remaining time **30 sec rest** 90 sec on: 10 goblet squats @ mod load bike in remaining time **30 sec rest** x 4 rounds

Wednesday
Week 1 Day 4
Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

Joint Prep

A

Perform 5 min of your assigned physical therapy homework for lower body or the following: Spend 1:00 @ ea station for 1 round: 1) 1:00 chest supported incline Is w/ 2 down/2 up tempo 2) 1:00 breathe & brace in crocodile 3) 1:00 chest supported incline Ys w/ 2 down/2 up tempo 4) 1:00 breathe & brace in 3 mo. position 5) 1:00 chest supported incline Ts w/ 2 down/2 up tempo **Breathing and bracing: expand through the belly as you breath in (you may use the floor as an external cue) and tighten your core by pulling your belly button up toward the ceiling and in as you breathe out (think about creating a corset with your abs) **3 mo. position: position elbows slightly ahead of where ears are in space. Make a diamond with arms, tuck chin down slightly and lengthen back neck (like a string is pulling your head tall toward the opposite wall). Keep shoulder away from ears while pushing elbows into the floor. Practice breathing and bracing cues above. **if no place to incline bench/box safely, perform prone on bench/box or floor **cap at 6 min**

Heat Up

B

8 min EMOM: 1) 40sec bike 2) 8-10 prone DB hamstring curls **brace abs** 3) 30-40sec farmers march @ mod load (slow and controlled, pull through abs) 4) 30sec bent knee hollow hold x 2 rds

C1

Banded Glute Bridge

3 x 12

C2

Batwing Hold

3 x 30

C3

SA DB High Pull

8, 6, 4

Chipper x 2

D

For time: (7:00 time cap) 100' farmers carry @ mod load 15 banded row @ mod resistance 200' farmers carry 25 chest supported incline row @ mod load 30 cal bike **2:00 rest** For time: (7:00 time cap) 30 cal bike 25 chest supported incline row @ mod load 200' farmers carry 15 banded row @ mod resistance 100' farmers carry @ mod load NOTES: **Time to complete task includes rest **farmers carry: be sure to place DBs on a higher surface (a bench or box) so you are not deadlifting them everytime you pick them up. When you do need to pick them up from the ground, be sure to lunge to get object from the floor **incline row: if you dont have a way to incline your bench/you only have a box where chest supported row isn't possible, perform 25 banded facepulls

Friday
Week 1 Day 6
Coach
coach-avatar Katie Calanca, DPT

• Licensed Physical Therapist (NY State) • B.S. in Kinesiology • CrossFit Level 2 Trainer – CrossFit South Brooklyn • CrossFit Adaptive Training Certified • Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms) • Functional Movement Screen Provider (FMS) • Former ActiveLife Staff (2016–2021) • Completed OPEX CCP Course

The Proof
verified-athlete-avatar Emily B

CrossFit Competitor/Ultramarathon Runner

Verified Athlete

"I came to Katie for help recovering from ACL surgery. At 1.5 years post op, I still struggled with significant weakness and limited mobility. I started the Yellow program, and within a week, I already felt stronger and more confident. The program challenged me both physically and mentally."

verified-athlete-avatar David B

CrossFIt Competitor/Hybrid Athlete

Verified Athlete

"I didn’t know if I’d ever lift heavy or compete at a high level again after my back injury, but Katie got me there. I not only got back to competing, I’ve won functional competitions, powerlifting meets, 5K races and qualified for CrossFit quarterfinals twice."

verified-athlete-avatar Erin S

Powerlifter/D1 Soccer Athlete

Verified Athlete

"I had low back injuries off and on for years that left me disconnected from the gym and movement, as well as defeated. Katie’s programming was so smart, it allowed me to build strength and stamina while also having fun. She instilled confidence in me to do many of things I love, pain free."

verified-athlete-avatar Stephanie A

CrossFit Competitor

Verified Athlete

"Since working with Katie, I can confidently say that not only has my knee pain stabilized and gone away, but my general strength has gone up and I’m more secure at higher weights than before. I really can’t recommend her expertise enough! If you want to hit PRs without pain, SIGN UP NOW!"

TC Hinge Red Express