Granite Spire

  • Category: STRENGTH
  • Duration: Various
  • Format: REPS & SETS
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Equipment: BODYWEIGHT
Granite Spire

This beginner-friendly, bodyweight-only workout focuses on building foundational strength and stability. It's designed to introduce you to key movement patterns without the need for equipment.

By Haris Falas · Sports Scientist & Strength and Conditioning Coach

Main Workout

🧽 Soft Tissue Preparation 5'

Foam roll glutes (60s per side)

Foam roll quads (60s per side)

🔥 Activation

  • {{exercise:bird-dog:Bird Dog}} x 8 reps per side, controlled)

  • {{exercise:glute-bridge:Glute Bridge}} x 10 reps, 2 second hold at top)

💪 Main Workout (REPS & SETS 30')

  • {{exercise:air-squats:Air Squats}} x 10 reps, 3-1-2-0 tempo, 90s rest)

  • {{exercise:0662:push-up}} x 8 reps, 3-1-2-0 tempo, 90s rest)

  • {{exercise:3166:bodyweight standing row}} x 10 reps, 3-1-2-0 tempo, 90s rest)

  • {{exercise:forearm-plank:Forearm Plank}}

Finisher (For Time)

  • {{exercise:jumping-jacks:Jumping Jacks}}

  • {{exercise:0630:mountain climber}}

  • {{exercise:1160:burpee}}

🧘 Cool Down

  • {{exercise:cat-cow-stretch:Cat-Cow Stretch}} x 10 reps)

  • {{exercise:pigeon-stretch:Pigeon Stretch}}

Instructions

Perform this workout 2-3 times per week, with at least one rest day in between. Focus on proper form and controlled movements rather than speed. If any exercise causes pain, stop immediately.

Tips

Maintain a steady breathing pattern throughout each exercise. Inhale on the eccentric (lowering) phase and exhale on the concentric (lifting) phase.

For push-ups, if you cannot perform full range of motion, elevate your hands on a stable surface like a chair or wall.

Listen to your body. It's okay to take extra rest if needed or modify exercises further to ensure good form.