Shoulder Press (5 sets: 10 reps)
Standing Single Arm DB Shoulder Press (4 sets: 10 reps (each side))
Hold a dumbbell in one hand, press overhead to full lockout. To not lean towards or away from loaded side, but aim to keep body as balanced as possible while being under isolateral load. Repeat on other side to complete set.
Bent Over Lateral Raises (3 sets: 10 reps)
While standing, bend over to a 45-80 degree angle of the torso with a dumbbell in each hand. Be sure to load the posterior chain when setting up for this movement to create a stable base and avoid placing all stress on the low back. Lift the dumbbells out to the side, ensuring that you don’t go above the level of the shoulder with the hands. Keep the arms extended (but not locked out) during the entirety of the rep and imagine the arms being pulled up by the elbows rather than the hands to help place emphasis on the rear delts.
GHD Hip Raise (5 sets: 20 reps; unloaded or holding a plate or DB)
Set up GHD so hips are slightly past the hip pad. Go down to 90 degrees and raise to parallel. Avoid using excessive momentum to complete reps and squeeze glutes at the top of each rep
Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat (4 sets: 10 reps (each side))
Single Leg variation Squat
Single leg DB Romanian Deadlift (4 sets: 10 reps (each side))
*Build to a moderate weight, stay the same or build across sets
Focus: Holding dumbbells in each hand, stand on one foot. Bend at the waist and allow the non-working leg to extend backwards for counter balance. Working leg should have a slight bend throughout rep. Continue forward with the dumbbells until the upper/lower back begins to round or right before contact is made with the dumbbells and the floor (whichever comes first). Aim for this movement is level, balance movement throughout rep (no leaning to left or right) and control of body and dumbbells throughout rep. Do not sacrifice either of these for an increase in weight. To stand, contract the glute on the working side. Consider using straps during this movement so that grip is not a limiting factor for sets. This movement can also be performed at bodyweight with no dumbbells if preferred.
