****# This is where most people should start!
Level 1 is designed for individuals who want to build strength but need to improve basic movement quality, coordination, and tolerance to training first.
This program focuses on:
Weekly Structure
This Program Is For You If:
You can complete the beginner movements, but cannot yet complete the intermediate movements in our screen.
Beginner screen standards:
Squat: 10 box squats, Hinge: 10 lying glute raises, Rotation: 10 Russian twists, Upper Push: 10 dumbbell chest presses, Upper Pull: 5 lying Y-T-W raises with 2-second holds
If these are achievable, but the intermediate standards feel out of reach, Level 1 is your best starting point.
What You’ll Gain
This is not a “beginner forever” program; it’s a launchpad or a reset to build foundational strength.
Not Ideal For:
What Comes Next? Once Level 1 feels strong and controlled, Level 2 is the natural progression.
A1
Arm Circles
1 x 10
A2
Quadruped Cat-camels
1 x 5
A3
Prone OH Shoulder External Rotations
1 x 5
B
S/A DB Bench Row
3 x 12
C
Close Grip Lat Pulldown
3 x 12
D
Deadbugs
3 x 10
E1
Child's Pose
E2
Lateral Neck Tilt
Prep
A
Full body warm-up with dowel
If you don't have a dowel, you can do this warm-up without using a structure to lean on where necessary & the others with only your body. Follow along or do 10 reps of the following: - Ankle rolls - Quad flexes - Hamstring curls - Leg swings - Hip hinge + squat - Torso rotations - Anterior line stretch + Oblique rocks - Shoulder circles: forwards & backwards - Shoulder Circles - Protraction + retraction - Shoulder press - Jump-overs: forward & backwards - Jump-overs: side to side
B
S/L Glute Raises
3 x 15
C
Machine Seated Leg Extensions
3 x 12
D
Side Lying Abductions
3 x 15
E
Bird dog
3 x 10
F1
Hamstrings Sweeps
1 x 10
F2
Seated Figure 4 Stretch
For Completion
F3
Half-kneeling Anterior Line Stretch
A
RowErg
1 x 500
B
BB Deadlift
3 x 12
C
BB OH Press
3 x 10
D1
DB Goblet Squat
3 x 10
D2
G2O
3 x 10
E1
Quadruped Cat-camels
For Completion
E2
Standing Stall Bars Quadriceps Stretch
For Completion
E3
Triceps Stretch
For Completion
E4
Child's Pose
For Completion
Josh
Coach Josh is a passionate and experienced trainer dedicated to helping people move better, get stronger, and achieve lasting results. Known for clear guidance, smart programming, and a no-BS approach, he empowers clients to build real strength and confidence in and out of the gym.