Andrea Knox

🟩 HINGING AND PRESSING ( Nov - Dec )

Week 1 + 3

BLOCK 1 – MOBILITY & PREP
Cat-Cow to Child’s Pose | 5 cycles
Half-Kneeling T-Spine Rotation | 6/6
Standing Hamstring Scoop | 10/10
1 Set

BLOCK 2 – CORE & GLUTE ACTIVATION
Deadbugs w/ Band Pull-Aparts | 5/5
Glute Bridge March | 10/10
Dowel or TRX RDL Warm-Up | 10
1 Set

BLOCK 3
DB or BB RDL | 10
SA Band or Cable Chest Press | 10/10
1:00 rest × 3 sets

BLOCK 4
Incline DB Press (slow eccentric 3-1-1) | 10
Seated Band Pulldown (on bench) | 10
1:00 rest × 3 sets

BLOCK 5
BB Deficit Push-Up | 8–10
TRX Row (Neutral Grip) | 10
1:00 rest × 3 sets

🟦 SQUATTING AND PULLING

Week 1 + 3

BLOCK 1 – MOBILITY & PREP
Scarecrows + Wall Angels | 10/10
Seated Figure-4 Stretch | 30s/30s
Deep Squat (Rack Assisted) | 30s
1 Set

BLOCK 2 – ACTIVATION
Deadbugs w/ Band Pull-Apart | 5/5
Banded Clamshells | 12/12
1–2 Sets

BLOCK 3 – STRENGTH
DB Front Squat | 10
TRX or BB Row (Supinated Grip) | 10
1:00 rest × 3 sets

BLOCK 4
DB Split Squat | 8/8
DB Glute Bridge ISO w/ Abduction | 10
1:00 rest × 3 sets

BLOCK 5 – CORE FINISHER
Plank Shoulder Tap | 10/10
DB Farmers March | 30s
1:00 rest × 3 sets

🟧 THRUSTING AND OVERHEAD PRESSING

Week 1 + 3

BLOCK 1 – MOBILITY & PREP
TRX Pec Stretch | 30s
Cat-Cow to Thread-the-Needle | 5/5
Seated Figure-4 Hip Rock | 10/10
1 Set

BLOCK 2 – GLUTE & CORE ACTIVATION
Glute Bridge w/ Band Abduction | 15
Deadbugs | 10/10
Hip Thrust Warm-Up | 10
1 Set

BLOCK 3
BB or DB Hip Thrust (3s hold at top) | 10
DB Overhead Press | 10
1:00 rest × 3 sets

BLOCK 4
Staggered DB Hip Thrust | 10/10
Half-Kneeling SA Band Pull Down | 10/10
1:00 rest × 3 sets

BLOCK 5
Banded Glute Bridge | 20
Side-Lying Banded Hip Abduction (Straight Leg) | 12/12
30s rest – 1:00

🟩 HINGING AND PRESSING

Week 2 + 4

BLOCK 1 – MOBILITY & PREP
Seated Figure-4 Hip Rocks | 10/10
TRX Pec Stretch | 30 s
Foam Roller T-Rotation | 6/6
1 Set

BLOCK 2 – CORE & GLUTE ACTIVATION
Stability Ball Deadbugs | 10/10
Glute Bridge w/ Band Abduction | 12
Deadlift Warm-Up | 10
1 Set

BLOCK 3
DB or KB Conventional Deadlift | 10
DB Chest Press (Neutral Grip) | 8–10
1:00 rest × 3 sets

BLOCK 4
DB Chest Fly (on Bench) | 10
SA TRX Row w/ Rotation | 10/10
1:00 rest × 3 sets

BLOCK 5
Bench or Barbell Push-Up | 10
DB Hamstring Curl | 10
1:00 rest × 3 sets

🟦 SQUATTING AND PULLING

Week 2 + 4

BLOCK 1 – MOBILITY & PREP
Band or Dowel Flossing | 10
Deep Squat Hold (Rack Assisted) | 30 s
Seated Hamstring Stretch | 30 s/30 s
1 Set

BLOCK 2 – ACTIVATION
Bird Dogs w/ Lateral Reach | 6/6
Banded Clamshell ISO Hold (5 s) | 10
1–2 Sets

BLOCK 3 – STRENGTH
Goblet Squat | 10
SA DB Row (Bench Supported) | 10/10
1:00 rest × 3 sets

BLOCK 4
Glute Bridge March | 10/10
DB or TRX Supported Reverse Lunge | 8/8
1:00 rest × 3 sets

BLOCK 5
Banded Paloff Press | 10/10
DB or KB Lateral Bends | 10/10
1:00 rest × 3 sets

🟧 THRUSTING AND OVERHEAD PRESSING

Week 2 + 4

BLOCK 1 – MOBILITY & PREP
Wall Angels | 10
Standing Hip Circles | 10/10
TRX Lateral Lunge | 5/5
1 Set

BLOCK 2 – GLUTE & CORE ACTIVATION
Glute Bridge ISO Hold (10 s) | 3
Bird Dogs | 10/10
Hip Thrust Warm-Up | 10
1 Set

BLOCK 3
BB or DB Hip Thrust (pause 3 s at top) | 8
Standing DB Arnold Press | 10
1:00 rest × 3 sets

BLOCK 4
Banded Staggered RDL | 10/10
SA Landmine Press | 10/10
1:00 rest × 3 sets

BLOCK 5
Plank Shoulder Taps | 10/10
Banded Shoulder Drivers | 10/10
1:00 rest × 3 sets


DEC 1ST - JAN 1ST - BLK (A)

🟩 HINGING AND PRESSING
(Week 1 + 3)

Block 1 – Mobility Prep
TRX Pec Stretch w/ Overhead Angels x10
Standing Hamstring Swoops x10/10
Foam Roller T-Rotation w/ Windmill x6/6
1 Set

Block 2 – Core + Glute Activation
Banded Deadbugs x10/10
Banded Glute Bridge x12
Dowel RDL Warm-Up x10
1 Set

Block 3 – Primary Strength (Hinge + Core)
DB or BB RDL x10
Low Plank (Bench or Floor) 20–30 s
1:00 rest – 3 Sets

Block 4 – Secondary Strength (Press + Pull)
DB Incline Chest Press x10
Single-Arm Band or Cable Lat Prayer x10/10
1:00 rest – 3 Sets

Block 5 – Accessory / Conditioning
BB Scap Push-Ups x10
Crab Walk Countdown x6 → 1
2–3 Sets

Anaerobic Push (Optional Finisher)

🟥 SQUATTING AND PULLING
(Week 1 + 3)

Block 1 – Mobility Prep
Band or Dowel Flossing x10
Hip CARS + Swings x10/10
Seated Figure-4 Hip Stretch 30 s / 30 s
1 Set

Block 2 – Core + Glute Activation
Deadbugs w/ Band Pull-Apart x5/5
Banded Clamshells x10/10
1–2 Sets

Block 3 – Primary Strength (Squat + Row)
Squat Variation x10
Single-Arm Elbow-Supported DB Row x10
Y-T-W Scap Pumps (Bench) x10/10/10
1:00 rest – 3 Sets

Block 4 – Accessory / Core + Carry
TRX Row (Supinated) x10
DB Farmers March x10/10
BB Mountain Climber ISO 15 s / 15 s
30 s rest – 3 Sets

Block 5 – Finisher
Gunshow

🟦 THRUSTING AND OVERHEAD PRESSING
(Week 1 + 3)

Block 1 – Mobility Prep
Wall Angels x10
Seated Figure-4 Hip Stretch 30 s / 30 s
Standing Hip CARS + Swings x5/5/5/5
TRX Lateral Lunge x5/5
1 Set

Block 2 – Core + Glute Activation
Deadbugs x10/10
Banded Clamshells x10/10
Glute Bridge or Hip Thrust Warm-Up x10
1 Set

Block 3 – Primary Strength (Thrust + Pull)
DB Bridge or Hip Thrust x10
Band or Cable Pulldown x10
1:00 rest – 3 Sets

Block 4 – Secondary Strength (Lunge + Core)
TRX or DB Lateral Lunge x10/10
Banded Step-Outs 30 s / 30 s
1:00 rest – 3 Sets

Block 5 – Overhead Press + Shoulder Stability
Seated Arnold Press x10
Single-Arm Band External Rotation x10/10
1:00 rest – 3 Sets


🟩 HINGING AND PRESSING
(Week 2 + 4)

Block 1 – Mobility Prep
TRX Hinged Lat Stretch 30 s
Standing T-Rotations x10/10
Standing Hamstring Swoops x10/10
1 Set

Block 2 – Core + Glute Activation
Swiss Ball Deadbugs x10/10
Banded Glute Bridge w/ Abduction x12
Dowel RDL Warm-Up x10
1 Set

Block 3 – Primary Strength (Hinge + Balance)
Staggered or Rack-Supported Single-Leg RDL x10/10
Banded Toe Taps “Around the World” x5/5
1:00 rest – 3 Sets

Block 4 – Secondary Strength (Press + Pull)
DB Alternating Single-Arm Chest Press x10/10
Band or Cable Pulldown x10
1:00 rest – 3 Sets

Block 5 – Accessory / Posterior Chain + Core
Swiss Ball Hamstring Curl x10
DB Pec Fly from Deadbug Position x10
2–3 Sets

Anaerobic Push (Optional Finisher)

🟥 SQUATTING AND PULLING
(Week 2 + 4)

Block 1 – Mobility Prep
Band or Dowel Flossing x10
TRX Scap Pulls x10
Seated Figure-4 Hip Stretch 30 s / 30 s
1 Set

Block 2 – Core + Glute Activation
Bird Dogs w/ Lateral Rotation x5/5
Banded Glute Bridge (5 s ISO) x10
1–2 Sets

Block 3 – Primary Strength (Squat + Pull)
Split Squat (Rack Assisted) x10/10
TRX Row (Pronated) x10
Single-Leg Banded TKE x20/20
1 Set

Block 4 – Accessory / Core + Stability
Single-Leg Calf Raise x20/20
Wall Sit 20–30 s or Ball Squat on Wall x10
Paloff Step-Outs x10/10
30 s rest – 3 Sets

Block 5 – Finisher
Gunshow

🟦 THRUSTING AND OVERHEAD PRESSING
(Week 2 + 4)

Block 1 – Mobility Prep
Scarecrows + Wall Angels x10/10
Standing Hip CARS + Swings x5/5/5/5
TRX Reverse Lunge x5/5
1 Set

Block 2 – Core + Glute Activation
Bird Dogs x10/10
Banded Fire Hydrants x10/10
Glute Bridge or Hip Thrust Warm-Up x10
1 Set

Block 3 – Primary Strength (Thrust + Core)
Staggered DB Bridge or Hip Thrust x10/10
Side Plank 15 s / 15 s
1:00 rest – 3 Sets

Block 4 – Secondary Strength (Lunge + Press)
TRX or DB Reverse Lunge x10/10
Single-Arm DB Push Press x10/10
1:00 rest – 3 Sets

Block 5 – Accessory / Shoulder + Glutes
Banded Crab Walks x12/12
Side-Lying Single-Arm DB External Rotation x10/10
1:00 rest – 3 Sets







PROGRESS TRACKING

SQUAT (Primary Lower Body)
Week Exercise Variation Weight (lbs/kg) Sets × Reps RPE / Intensity Notes
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Week 3
Week 4

PUSH (Horizontal / Vertical Pressing)
Week Exercise Variation Weight (lbs/kg) Sets × Reps RPE / Intensity Notes
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Week 2
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PULL (Row / Pull-Down / Pull-Up)
Week Exercise Variation Weight (lbs/kg) Sets × Reps RPE / Intensity Notes
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Week 2
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Week 4

HINGE (Deadlift Pattern)
Week Exercise Variation Weight (lbs/kg) Sets × Reps RPE / Intensity Notes
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Week 2
Week 3
Week 4

THRUST (Glute Bridge / Hip Thrust Pattern)
Week Exercise Variation Weight (lbs/kg) Sets × Reps RPE / Intensity Notes
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Week 4