Week 3 - Day 1

Drill 3: Supine Diaphragm Reset with Reach

Setup

  • Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat on the floor.
  • Arms reaching toward the ceiling.

Instructions

  • Inhale to prepare.
  • Exhale and reach both arms toward the ceiling, feeling ribs flatten.
  • Inhale and return to the starting position.
Sets: 2–3
Reps: 8–10 reps
Breath: Exhale to reach, inhale to return
Rest: As needed

What to Feel

  • Core engagement and ribcage control
  • Smooth, controlled arm reach

What to Avoid

  • Flaring ribs or arching the lower back

Red Flags

  • Pain or discomfort in the shoulders or lower back

Regression

  • Perform with knees supported by a pillow.