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🏋️ Fit Kaki Trainer Cheat Sheet

Quick Reference for the Senior Strength Programme

Strong • Safe • Progressive • Lifelong

⚡ Quick Rules

✅ Progression

  • Move UP variation ladder (V1→V5) first
  • Add +1kg only after 3×12 with good form
  • Quality of movement > load lifted

🛑 Regression Triggers

  • Pain or discomfort
  • Dizziness / lightheadedness
  • Loss of posture / technique

Action: Reduce ROM → Load → V-level

💪 Exercise 1: BENCH PRESS

Upper Push (Horizontal)

LevelExerciseSetup
V1Wall Push-UpStanding, hands on wall at chest height
V2Incline DB Press (High)Bench at steep angle, DB press
V3Incline DB Press (Low)Bench at lower angle
V4Flat DB Bench PressFlat bench, full press
V51½-Rep DB Bench PressFull press + half press = 1 rep
Cues: Shoulders down/back • Elbows 30-45° • Feet flat, knees out • Exhale on press

💪 Exercise 2: OVERHEAD PRESS

Upper Push (Vertical)

LevelExerciseSetup
V1DB Front RaiseSeated, raise to shoulder height only
V2Seated DB Press (Short ROM)Partial overhead range with back support
V3Seated Full DB PressFull overhead with back support
V4Standing DB PressNo back support, both arms
V5One-Arm Standing PressSingle arm, anti-lean challenge
Cues: Ribs down • No shrugging • Wrists stacked • Exhale up

💪 Exercise 3: ROW

Upper Pull (Horizontal)

LevelExerciseSetup
V1Seated Bent-Over DB RowSeated, hinged forward, both arms
V2One-Arm Row (High Support)Bench at highest, hand supported
V3One-Arm DB Row (Flat)Hand + knee on flat bench
V4Bent-Over DB RowStanding hinge, both arms
V5Split-Stance One-Arm RowAnti-rotation challenge
Cues: Flat back • Pull toward hips • Squeeze shoulder blades • No jerking

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💪 Exercise 4: PULLOVER

Upper Pull / Stretch

LevelExerciseSetup
V1Bent-Arm Incline PulloverBench 45-60°, elbows bent, 1 DB
V2Bent-Arm Flat PulloverFlat bench, elbows bent
V3Straight-Arm Flat PulloverFlat bench, arms longer (soft bend)
V4DB Pullover + Pause2-3s pause at deepest position
V5One-Arm DB PulloverSingle arm pullover
Cues: Ribs DOWN • Soft elbows (never lock) • Slow lowering • Pain-free range only

💪 Exercise 5: SQUAT

Lower Push

LevelExerciseSetup
V1Elevated Bench SquatCushion on bench (higher seat)
V2Bench SquatStandard bench height
V3Goblet Bench SquatHold DB at chest + squat to bench
V4Goblet SquatHold DB, no bench target
V5Goblet Squat + Pause2-3s pause at bottom
Cues: Feet wider than hips • Toes slightly out • Knees push OUT • Knees don't pass toes • Chest tall

💪 Exercise 6: DEADLIFT

Lower Pull / Hinge

LevelExerciseSetup
V1Seated DB Hip HingeSeated on bench edge, hinge only
V2Elevated DB Deadlift (High)DBs start on cushion (below knee)
V3Elevated DB Deadlift (Low)DBs start on bench
V4DB DeadliftFull hinge to mid-shin
V5DB Deadlift + Pause2-3s pause at bottom
Cues: Hips BACK • Flat back always • Keep DBs close • Brace core • Exhale up

✅ Pre-Set Checklist

  • Breathing: Exhale on effort
  • Spine: Neutral alignment
  • Joints: Stacked and aligned
  • Client: Pain-free and confident

📋 Session Structure

Warm-up5 min — Light movement / mobility
Main Session25-30 min — 6 exercises × 3 sets × 12 reps
Cool-down5 min — Gentle stretches / breathing