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McGill Big 3 3xWeek

by Marcos H.
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Program Description

3 x week rehab core workout. Based on the workout described in Stuart McGill's book: Back Mechanic. Using the Russian pyramid as recommended by the book. If struggling with exercises check the book for simpler versions of these. Only increase reps if you can maintain perfect form. Did 4 weeks to evaluate each month the progress done.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Beginner
  • Goal
    Athletics
  • Equipment
    At Home
  • Program Length
    4 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    30 minutes
  • Created
    Apr 11, 2024 05:43
  • Last Edited
    Jun 22, 2025 04:52

Summary

Unlock your core strength with the McGill Big 3 program, designed for three sessions a week over four weeks. This bodyweight routine focuses on the foundational exercises: Bird Dog, Curl Up, and Side Plank, each targeting your core and lower back to enhance stability and prevent injury. With clear instructions and video demonstrations, you’ll build resilience and improve your overall performance—all from the comfort of home. Get ready to strengthen your core and elevate your training!
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bird Dog (Reps)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Curl Up (McGill)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Side Plank
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bird Dog (Reps)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Curl Up (McGill)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Side Plank
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bird Dog (Reps)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Curl Up (McGill)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Side Plank
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bird Dog (Reps)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Curl Up (McGill)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Side Plank
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bird Dog (Reps)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Curl Up (McGill)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Side Plank
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bird Dog (Reps)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Curl Up (McGill)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Side Plank
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bird Dog (Reps)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Curl Up (McGill)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Side Plank
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bird Dog (Reps)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Curl Up (McGill)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Side Plank
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bird Dog (Reps)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Curl Up (McGill)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Side Plank
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bird Dog (Reps)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Curl Up (McGill)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Side Plank
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bird Dog (Reps)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Curl Up (McGill)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Side Plank
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bird Dog (Reps)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Curl Up (McGill)
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Side Plank
1
1
1
6 reps
4 reps
2 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
RPE 7
Week 1
1 / 4 Weeks
Day 1
1
Bird Dog (Reps)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
4 Reps
2 Reps
@7
@7
@7
2
Curl Up (McGill)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
4 Reps
2 Reps
@7
@7
@7
3
Side Plank
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
4 Reps
2 Reps
@7
@7
@7
Day 2
1
Bird Dog (Reps)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
4 Reps
2 Reps
@7
@7
@7
2
Curl Up (McGill)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
4 Reps
2 Reps
@7
@7
@7
3
Side Plank
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
4 Reps
2 Reps
@7
@7
@7
Day 3
1
Bird Dog (Reps)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
4 Reps
2 Reps
@7
@7
@7
2
Curl Up (McGill)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
4 Reps
2 Reps
@7
@7
@7
3
Side Plank
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
4 Reps
2 Reps
@7
@7
@7