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Pull plus hinge

20–25 min Strength Upper Body Glutes

A towel or doorway row, prone Y or an easy hang, Glute Bridges, a single-leg bridge, and Bird-Dog. No kit. Two or three easy sets. Stop with a couple of reps left.

How it runs. Easy march and hip circles, then the list. Two or three sets of eight to twelve. Rest 60–90 seconds. One pass is the session. Add reps first, then a slower lower, then a harder leverage.

How to read ahead. Do to go one move at a time.

Warm-up

1 Marching in Place

90 seconds

Easy march. Soft knees. Arms swing.

Option. Tiny steps count.

Stop if. A joint complains, the breath gets sharp, or the march turns into a stomp.

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  1. 1

    Stand tall with soft knees and relaxed shoulders.

  2. 2

    Lift one knee to a comfortable height while swinging the opposite arm forward.

  3. 3

    Alternate sides in a steady, rhythmic march.

  4. 4

    Keep the torso upright and breathe naturally.

  5. 5

    Stay light on your feet — no stomping.

Marching in Place

  • Gently raises heart rate and body temperature
  • Wakes up the hips and coordination without impact
  • Classic starting move that feels welcoming, never punishing

Marching in Place

Full body

Move type

Cardio

Targets

Hip flexors Conditioning
Another way

2 Hip Circles

30 seconds

Slow circles. Both ways. Ribs quiet.

Option. Smaller circles if the lower back feels sensitive.

Stop if. The low back pinches or the hips twist.

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  1. 1

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, soft knees, hands on hips or out to the sides.

  2. 2

    Circle your hips slowly in one direction, keeping the upper body relatively still.

  3. 3

    Make the circles as large and smooth as feels good.

  4. 4

    After several circles, reverse direction.

  5. 5

    Breathe and keep the movement fluid.

Hip Circles

  • Wakes up the hips and lower back after sitting
  • Prepares the pelvis for squatting and hinging patterns
  • Feels playful and retro — like warming up for an 80s dance class

Hip Circles

Lower body Core

Move type

Mobility

Targets

Hip flexors Lower back
Another way

Main

3 Inverted Row

2–3 sets, 8–12 reps

Lean back from a towel in a door, a table edge, or a bar. Pull the chest to the anchor. Squeeze the shoulder blades. Lower with control.

Option. A thicker towel or a more upright lean is easier. A lower table or longer body is the next gear.

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  1. 1

    Set a sturdy bar about hip height, or use rings or a solid table edge. Lie underneath with an overhand or neutral grip, hands about shoulder-width.

  2. 2

    Bend the knees with feet flat for an easier start, or straighten the legs. Brace the glutes and abs so the body forms a straight line from head to heels (or knees).

  3. 3

    Unshrug the shoulders. Soft ribs. Soft neck.

  4. 4

    Pull the chest toward the bar by driving the elbows back and squeezing the shoulder blades. Lead with the chest, not the chin.

  5. 5

    Pause a breath at the top if the blades stay quiet, then lower under control until the arms are long.

  6. 6

    Raise the bar or bend the knees the moment the hips sag or a shoulder pinches. Leave a rep or two when the line softens.

Inverted Row

  • Builds upper-back strength and the scapular control that keeps shoulders honest
  • Scales from a bent-knee start to feet-elevated iron work
  • Trains a rigid plank-row pattern that carries into every other pull

Inverted Row

Upper body

Move type

Strength

Targets

Back Biceps Shoulders
Another way

4 Y-Raises

2–3 sets, 8–12 reps

Lie face down or hang easy from a bar. Draw the shoulder blades down and back. Soft neck.

Option. Prone Y is the no-bar door. A short active hang if you have a bar and the shoulders stay quiet.

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  1. 1

    Lie face down or hinge forward with a flat back.

  2. 2

    Reach your arms overhead into a Y shape with thumbs pointing up.

  3. 3

    Keep your neck neutral and shoulders away from your ears.

  4. 4

    Lift your arms a few inches by squeezing your upper back.

  5. 5

    Pause briefly at the top.

  6. 6

    Lower slowly with control and steady breathing.

Y-Raises

  • Wakes up lower traps and the upper-back posture crew
  • Balances out desk, phone and gaming time
  • Small range, big neon posture payoff

Y-Raises

Upper body

Move type

Strength Stability

Targets

Back Shoulders Posture
Another way

5 Glute Bridges

2–3 sets, 8–12 reps

Feet flat. Drive through the heels. Squeeze the glutes at the top. No lumbar arch.

Option. Smaller range if the low back complains. Pause at the top when two-leg feels quiet.

Show the steps
  1. 1

    Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat, hip-width. Arms by your sides, palms down.

  2. 2

    Gently tuck the pelvis so the low back kisses the floor. Soft brace. Soft ribs.

  3. 3

    Press through the heels and squeeze the glutes to lift the hips. Stop when knees, hips, and shoulders form a quiet line — do not chase extra height with the low back.

  4. 4

    Hold one breath at the top if the back stays quiet, then lower under control.

  5. 5

    Keep the knees tracking over the middle toes. Match both sides.

  6. 6

    Shorten the range or put both feet down the moment the low back takes over or a hamstring complains.

Glute Bridges

  • Wakes up the glutes and teaches hip extension without dumping into the low back
  • Scales from a short quiet bridge to loaded or single-leg work
  • Supports hinge days, comebacks, and return sessions that need honest floor hip drive

Glute Bridges

Lower body

Move type

Strength

Targets

Glutes Hamstrings Lower back
Another way

6 Single-Leg Glute Bridge

2–3 sets, 6–10 per side

One foot planted. Keep the hips level. Drive through the heel. Lower slow.

Option. Two-leg bridges if one side shakes. Shorten the range before you chase reps.

Show the steps
  1. 1

    Lie on your back with one foot flat on the floor, other leg extended straight up.

  2. 2

    Press through your planted heel and squeeze your glute.

  3. 3

    Lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from shoulders to knee.

  4. 4

    Hold for one second at the top.

  5. 5

    Lower slowly with control.

  6. 6

    Complete all reps on one side then switch.

Single-Leg Glute Bridge

  • Targets each glute individually for balanced strength
  • Helps fix that one-side-weaker feeling
  • Gentle but seriously effective for a stronger backside

Single-Leg Glute Bridge

Lower body

Move type

Strength Stability

Targets

Glutes Hamstrings Balance
Another way

7 Bird-Dog

2–3 sets, 6–8 per side

Hands and knees. Opposite arm and leg reach long. Square hips. Soft hold, then switch.

Option. Arm only or leg only. Reset the moment the hips twist.

Show the steps
  1. 1

    Start on all fours with hands under shoulders and knees under hips.

  2. 2

    Brace your core and keep your back flat.

  3. 3

    Slowly extend one arm forward and the opposite leg back.

  4. 4

    Keep hips level and back flat.

  5. 5

    Hold briefly then return to start.

  6. 6

    Alternate sides with smooth control.

Bird-Dog

  • Builds core stability and coordination
  • Strengthens the back and improves posture
  • Super gentle way to train balance and control

Bird-Dog

Core

Move type

Stability Mobility

Targets

Lower back Coordination Balance
Another way

Leave one or two reps in the tank. Shorten or skip anything that does not feel good today. Sharp joint pain is a stop. Showing up is the win.

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The exercises on this website are general fitness ideas, not medical advice. Listen to your body, ease off if something feels sharp or wrong, and stop if you feel dizzy, faint, or short of breath. Talk to a doctor if you have any concerns.

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