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The Handstand Builder For Women: Day 3/3, Week 6

Experimenting with different kettlebell work today to build upper body strength.

Mindith Rahmat

Written by Mindith Rahmat Last updated on April 14, 2017

Day 3 of 3: Week 6

A:

Run or Row 2K Time Trial

B1:

5×5 Kettlebell Clean

B2:

3×5 Strict Press with Kettlebell
Rest 30 Seconds Between Rounds

C:

1 Minute Handstand Hold
1 Minute Plank Hold
1 Minute Handstand Hold

D:

A Short Flow for Strength Athletes
  • Each pose 5 breaths unless otherwise indicated
  • This sequence will require wall space and a strap
Downward Dog stretch on wall
Shoulder Stretch using wall right side
Downward Dog stretch on wall
Shoulder Stretch using wall left side
Cows Face Pose with arm variation right side *Use strap
Downward Dog
Yogi Squat
Cows Face Pose with arm variation left side *Use strap
Downward Dog
Yogi Squat to Standing Forward Bend: 5 rounds
Mountain Pose
Side to side rotations of neck to right and left side
Shoulder Shrugs x5 rolls forward/backward
Standing Rotation Stretch side to side with relaxed arms
Standing Forward Bend with arms clasped
Seated Easy Twist to each side
Seated Stretches *rolling, flexing, rotating and stretching hands, fingers and wrists
Mindith Rahmat

About Mindith Rahmat

Mindith is a born mover. She has spent her life exploring various athletic disciplines, starting with ballet and modern dance from an early age. She went on to become a E-RYT 500 certified yoga therapist and teacher and discovered CrossFit after the birth of her daughter.

Mindith coached CrossFit at a number of boxes near her home in Southern California, which lead to her involvement in Russian kettlebells and Olympic weightlifting. She has coached a wide variety of populations and cares deeply for women’s health, specializing in pregnancy and postpartum fitness. She is currently studying the principles of Natural Movement and Kettlebell Sport, and is working to complete an additional teacher training in the Taoist art of Yin Yoga with Master Paulie Zink.

Mindith founded Breaking Muscle in 2011. Over 5 million people a month have visited the site, hundreds of thousands of them follow Breaking Muscle on social media, nearly 2,000 coaches have written or appeared on its pages, and there are thousands of free, fully-formed training plans freely available. Breaking Muscle has won numerous awards in the industry and is recognized for pioneering new approaches to fitness and coaching techniques. In 2021, Breaking Muscle was acquired by Barbend. Mindith continues to devote time to her kids, pursue her doctorate in psychology, do research, and teach.

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