“Recovery WOD” Week 1

Below is the “recovery WOD” for week 1 (7/31-8/6).  We will be hosting a review session this coming Saturday at 9am (8/5 at 9AM) to go over some of the movements that may be unfamiliar to you and cover how to perform them properly.  Please note that each piece below should take 10-15 minutes to complete, so this is a full session and ideally would be performed on your off day.  PLEASE POST TO COMMENTS WITH ANY QUESTIONS!  We can respond with answers and/or video links if needed.  You can also reference the original post HERE. Thanks!

A. Mobilization

• Mobilize upper lats & glute medius with lacrosse ball and/or foam roller

B. Shoulder strengthening 

3 rounds of:

• 10 I’s/Y’s/T’s (2.5# women, 5# men, 1 rep = 1 “I”, 1 “Y”, 1 “T”)
• 12 alternating 5 second eccentrics w/ ribbon or very light band (6 going to side, 6 going to front)

**Notes: One round of this work can be used prior to workout that involves overhead/shoulder movements as “activation” work

C.  Glutes/hips/lower back strengthening

3 rounds of:

• 15 hip thrusts (use empty barbell if possible)
• 12 birddogs

**Notes: One round of this work can be used prior to workout that involves squatting/hinging movements as “activation” work

D.  FIRE sequence:

3 rounds of:

• 12 dead bugs
• Single-leg KB swap (5 passes on each foot)
• 12 pilates corkscrew
• 10 prone cobras

E.  Hip stretch

• Pigeon position (2min per leg: do not force position)