Hi all and welcome to this final phase of this edition of the WTP 2.0
Moving forward with the progression, this training is now at 4 days / week with 2 different routines.
My goal is to challenge you, while keeping the ultimate aspect of this physical preparation… Making you healthier, stronger and away from injury so you’ll be able to do what you are passionate about!
One more thing, If you like the training program and sees a great value of doing it? Feel free to reach out by joining the FB support group and write down a quick testimonial… One more time, thanks to this year’s partners …
Duotone / Fanatic and Windsurfing Now Magazine, but also all the other people that are willing to share and help promoting the program.So a huge thank to iGetwind, Wind-NC, Water Nomads, Pritchard windsurfing, Makani fins, Big Winds and Boujxsports.
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Cheers,
PP
** For your safety, make sure that you are always respecting your personal limitations. Follow your own pace and adapt.
WARM UP:
Repeat the sequence 2 times:
15 x Jumping jack (if jumping is an issue, go for 15 total body extension)
6 x knee to chest into side squat (one side at the time)
8 x Cobra to W
4 + 4 x bear crawl
Goal of the warm up is to put your body in a state of doing a effort… Not hurting yourself going crazy of the blocks! Start slow and increase the intensity the second round.
–DAY 1–
A1- PLYO LUNGES
Reach for 8 powerful reps / leg
Plyometric exercise needs to be perform while trying to be as powerful as possible. Meaning that you should think like you were reaching for 8 x 1 good rep instead of 1 x set of 8 « lazy reps ».
One more time, like every single leg exercise, always start with the weakest one.
Rest 10 sec and move to A2
A2- REVERSE TO FRONT LUNGE
Reach for 10 to 12 reps / leg (back and front =1)
In every lunges, lunges variations, make sure to keep your ears over your shoulders and your shoulders over your hips.
You can also increase the intensity level by « dropping into the front lunge ». This happens when you are waiting longer before placing your front foot on the ground.
Rest 30 sec and move to A3
A3- YOGA PUSH UP
Reach for 8 to 15 proper form push ups.
Like every push back push ups, your hands should be closer to your hips to let you have the proper leverage to push yourself backward.
Try to bring your head between your shoulders and put your heels down. This is where you’ll get the whole posterior chain stretch.
Rest for 75 sec and repeat the A’s sequence 2 more times
B1- GLUTE BRIDGE WALK OUT
Reach for 8 to 12 walk out.
Small and further steps = more intensity.
Try to reach as far forward you can go while keeping your hips away from touching the ground.
Rest 30 sec and move to B2
B2- BEAR ROLL OUT
Reach for 4 to 10 reps
This can be a very challenging exercise, especially if you do small steps and try to reach as far forward as possible.
Keep your knees low
Rest for 30 sec and move to B3
B3- CRAWL OPP TAP
Reach for 4 to 10 reps / side
This exercise looks more difficult than it actually is, but still requires some focus and core control.
Stay compact (hands close to your knees) and take your time.
Rest for 60 to 75 sec and repeat the B’s sequence 2 more times
C1- HOLLOW BODY ISO TO SPRINTER ISO
Reach for 2 to 6 reps while holding each position 5 sec.
Trust me on this one… this is hardcore!!
Rest 10 sec and move to C2
C2- KNEELING SPHINX WITH ARM ROTATION
Reach for 4 to 6 reps / arm.
Goal is to reach as far as possible to get the « lats stretch ». Once you’re there, turn your palm up and try or lift your arm WITHOUT moving your back. Slowly get back to starting position.
Rest 10 sec and move to C3
C3- SIDE PLANK WITH THORACIC MOBILISATION
Reach for 4 to 8 reps / side.
Get into a side plank position. Head and hips should be align in both directions. (Watch out for the C shape).
Try to reach inside as far as possible. You should feel a back stretch.
Rest 60 to 75 sec and repeat the C’s sequence 2 more times
COOLDOWN:
Repeat Sequence 2 times:
4 Cat-Cow
10 sec hold into child pose
10 sec hold into cobra pose
7 sec half kneeling hip flex stretch
7 sec half kneeling hamstring stretch
7 sec pigeon stretch
–DAY 2–
A1- OVERSPEED DROP LUNGE
Reach for 6 to 8 good reps
Start as tall as possible, then bring your arms down to create an extra force + gravity and land into a single leg lunge. Starting with your weakest leg, one more time see the set like 8 x 1 good rep instead of 1 x 8
Rest for 10 sec and move to A2
A2- SQUAT AND ROW WITH RESISTANCE BAND
Reach for 10 to 12 reps
Try to go as deep as possible with the squat, and make sure you have enough resistance in the elastic band. If you don’t have one and wanna avoid shopping during this « quarantine period » any rope or an old tire rubber will do the job.
Make sure to set the resistance band close to chest high and pull while bringing both elbow very close to your rib cage.
Rest for 30 sec and move to A3
A3- UNILATERAL DEAD BUG
Reach for 8 to 15 reps / side (alternating)
Set your lower back properly and play with your range of motion to avoid any back discomfort.
Don’t try to go too fast. Control is always key with those type of exercises.
Rest for 60 to 75 sec and repeat the A’s sequence for 2 more times
B1- LOW LUNGE INTO HIGH KNEE
Reach for 10 to 15 reps / leg starting with your weakest one.
You can reset the lower position using your hand. Focus on engaging your glutes and bring your hips forward while stepping up.
Toes up and bring your heel under your butt.
Rest 30 sec and move to B2
B2- KNEELING WALK OUT
Reach for 6 to 12 reps
This is similar to the bear walk out, but you’ll be able to reach more forward due to your knees down.
Keep your core engage at all time and small steps will produce more intensity.
Rest for 30 sec and move to B3
B3- FROG PUMP
Reach for 10 to 15 reps and try to hold the contraction for one sec before returning to starting position.
Keep your heels very close to your hips to get the maximum leverage and intensity.
Rest for 60 sec and repeat the B’s sequence for 2 more times.
C1- SHOULDER CIRCLE
Reach for 8 to 12 reps.
Arms fully extended, try to bring your palms facing up when hands over your head and over your hips.
One more time, control is key
Rest 10 sec and move to C2
C2- HYPERBACK EXTENSION (SUPERMAN HOLD)
Without taking any rest between C1 and C2, Get into that superman position. Hold it there for 30 to 45 sec.
The goal for performing those 2 exercises without any rest is to increase the intensity of C2 because of the « pre exhausting » aspect of your lower back.
Play with your arms positioning to add or reduce the intensity of the exercise.
Rest for 30 sec and move to C3
C3- WORLD’S GREATEST STRETCH
Reach for 3 to 5 reps / side while holding each stretching position for 1-2 sec.
1- Push your hips forward and down
2- Push your hips up and back while straighten both legs.
3- Front toes up, rear heel down.
4- Rotate toward the inside and try to do it without turning your hips.
Rest for 45 to 60 sec and repeat the C’s sequence 2 more times
COOL DOWN
Repeat Sequence 2 times:
4 Cat-Cow
10 sec hold into child pose
10 sec hold into cobra pose
7 sec half kneeling hip flex stretch
7 sec half kneeling hamstring stretch
7 sec pigeon stretch
CONCLUSION
There you go guys, this was the final phase of the 2020 version of the windsurfing training program.
Thanks for joining me with this wonderful project and the eBook version will be out shortly.. so if you want to have all the routine in one document, that will be your chance!
One more time, don’t forget to comment and share the training if you’ve found value in it.
For the last time as well, I’m inviting you to join the FB Group and Follow me on Facebook and Instagram.
Stay safe, train smart and listen to your body.
Cheers,
PP