I’m Just Not Feelin’ It Today: Recovery Workout

Ever have a day where you just feel beat up, either mentally or physically? Perhaps you walk into the gym today and, man, you just feel as if you have all the energy of a wet sock.

Ever feel this awesome?

We’ve all been there.

So what do you do? You want to move around but you just… can’t… muster… the… energy. How’s about a recovery workout? Don’t worry, you won’t lose anything by doing a recovery day, in fact, it’ll probably be more beneficial than slogging half-dead through your original workout.

Here’s a sample:

A1) Goblet squat 3 x 8

A2) Yoga plex 3 x 5/side

B1) Push ups 3 x 3-10 (make these easy, elevate your hands if needed)

B2) TRX or Barbell inverted rows (high angle) 4 x 8-10

B3) Hip flexor stretch with OH reach 3 x 5 — :05 pulse and hold

Whooo, enjoy this stretch...

C1) DL Hip Thruster 3 x 6 with :05 hold at top (SQUEEZE THOSE CHEEKS!)

C2) Stir the Pot Plank 3 x 8/direction

C3) Scapular wall slides 3 x 12

D1) Kettlebell swings 3 x 10-12 (light)

D2) Butt Jump Rope… kidding. That’s only for Paula, our superstar jump roper.

E1) Victory Dance of Choice  1 x Until-Enough-People-Are-Staring-That-You’re-Uncomfortable

E2) Walk out of the gym and return tomorrow and hit it HARD!

HULK SMASH!