Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue Health & Wellness

Lower Body 1

Exercise is not without its risks and this or any other exercise program many result in injury. As with any exercise program, if at any point during your workout you begin to feel faint, dizzy or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately and consult a medical professional. You should rely on your own review, inquiry and assessment as to the accuracy of any information made available within this program or via this web site.

Warm Up

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
Cardio *Preferably treadmill or stairs
5 min
Zone 2 (*60-70% heart rate max)
Zone 1 (*50-60% heart rate max)
Heart Rate Maximum Formulas Training Formula:

220-age = maximum heart rate: Train at the desired % of this maximum heart rate

Preparation

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
10x
Single leg
Seated
10x
Increase hip flexion
Lie on back
10x
Limit range

Main Workout

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
1 set of 20 reps warm-up
3 sets of 6-12
Increase weight
Full depth squat when catching the clean
Hang Power clean (start with bar above knee)
3 sets of 6-12 each leg
Add hop at op
Add weighted vest
Lower box height
3 sets of 6-12 each leg
Double leg bridge
3 sets of 6 steps to right and left
Wider steps
No resistance band
3 sets of 6-12 each direction
Step further away to increase tension on band/cable
Perform in mini squat position
3 sets of 6-12
Partial range
Maximum 60 second hold each side
Add leg lift
Knees bent on floor

Cool Down

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modifications
10x upper thoracic
10x mid thoracic
Use Deep tissue foam roller
Seated in chair
10x
Exhale at bottom of arch position
Pillow under waist area
1 x 30 second hold
Slant board standing
1 x 30 seconds
Squeeze gluteals during stretch
PVC dowel for balance
Elevate foot on foam roller or step
1 x 30 seconds
Pull toes toward body
Point toes toward ceiling

As always, adjust reps & weights to your fitness level.