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Balance and posture: circuit training

~10 min.
~120 kcal
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Poor posture and weak balance are not just an aesthetic issue — they are a signal that the deep stabilizer muscles are not working at full capacity. Slouching, knee instability when walking, lower back pain after a long workday — all of these are consequences of the body losing its ability to maintain proper alignment. This workout is specifically designed to address that.

Suspension trainers are an ideal tool for working on balance and posture. The unstable surface of the straps engages the stabilizer muscles from the very first second of each exercise: the core, the small muscles around the spine, the glutes, and the shoulder girdle all work together rather than in isolation. This type of loading cannot be replicated with a barbell or on a machine.

The workout is structured as a circuit and is designed for an intermediate fitness level. It includes 14 exercises covering all key areas: the back and shoulder girdle for improved posture, the core and hips for a stable foundation, and rotation and abduction exercises for better coordination.

  • Perform the exercises in a circuit without long rest periods between them — this keeps your heart rate up and improves overall effectiveness.
  • Maintain a neutral spine position throughout every movement: avoid slouching or arching your lower back.
  • If you feel you are losing control of your form, take a pause. Quality matters more than speed.
  • Recommended number of rounds: 2–3, depending on your fitness level.

Warm up
Hammock - Dolphin
1
Level: 2
5
Incline (feet at shoulder width)
1
Level: 1
15 sec.
Toe squats
1
Level: 1
20
High pull
1
Level: 1
12
Neck extension
1
Level: 1
S1
6
Neck extension
1
Level: 1
S2
6
Latissimus stretch
1
Level: 1
S1
15 sec.
Latissimus stretch
1
Level: 1
S2
15 sec.
Hero pose
1
Level: 1
S1
15 sec.
Hero pose
1
Level: 1
S2
15 sec.
Main exercises
Round 1
Y - Abduction
6
Level: 2
R1
10
Single leg hip hinge
1
Level: 2
R1
5
Balanced Side Lunge
6
Level: 2
R1
12
Butterfly
5
Level: 2
R1
10
Rotation with load
6
Level: 2
R1
10
Back extension
5
Level: 3
R1
10
T - Abduction
7
Level: 3
R1
10
Reverse plank leg abduction
5
Level: 2
R1
12
Backward lunge
4
Level: 2
R1
12
Y-T-I adduction
6
Level: 2
R1
4
Single arm pull with rotation
7
Level: 2
S1
10
Single arm pull with rotation
7
Level: 2
S2
10
Rotation 2
1
Level: 2
R1
8
I - Abduction
8
Level: 3
R1
10
Hammock - Dolphin
1
Level: 2
R1
5
Round 2
Y - Abduction
6
Level: 2
R1
10
Single leg hip hinge
1
Level: 2
R1
5
Balanced Side Lunge
6
Level: 2
R1
12
Butterfly
5
Level: 2
R1
10
Rotation with load
6
Level: 2
R1
10
Back extension
5
Level: 3
R1
10
T - Abduction
7
Level: 3
R1
10
Reverse plank leg abduction
5
Level: 2
R1
12
Backward lunge
4
Level: 2
R1
12
Y-T-I adduction
6
Level: 2
R1
4
Single arm pull with rotation
7
Level: 2
S1
10
Single arm pull with rotation
7
Level: 2
S2
10
Rotation 2
1
Level: 2
R1
8
I - Abduction
8
Level: 3
R1
10
Hammock - Dolphin
1
Level: 2
R1
5
Cool down
Lunges L
1
Level: 1
R1
6
Lunges L
1
Level: 1
R2
6
T Spine Rotation
1
Level: 1
R1
5
T Spine Rotation
1
Level: 1
R2
5
Side tilt
1
Level: 1
R1
6
Side tilt
1
Level: 1
R2
6
Dolphin
1
Level: 1
8
Stretching of the posterior thigh (single leg)
1
Level: 1
R1
15 sec.
Stretching of the posterior thigh (single leg)
1
Level: 1
R2
15 sec.
Cossack squat in a bent-over position
1
Level: 1
10
Side lunge stretch
1
Level: 1
R1
15 sec.
Side lunge stretch
1
Level: 1
R2
15 sec.

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