Are you looking for a full-body workout that you can do from the comfort of your own home, without any equipment? Look no further! Below are 10 exercises that target every muscle group, and can be modified for all fitness levels.
1. Squats
Squats are a great exercise for building lower body strength. Begin by standing with your feet hip-width apart. Lower your body as if you are sitting back into a chair, keeping your chest up and your knees in line with your toes.
Push through your heels to stand back up. Repeat for three sets of 10-12 repetitions.
2. Lunges
Lunges are another lower body exercise that can be done with no equipment. Begin by stepping forward with one foot and lowering your body until your back knee is just above the ground.
Push through your front heel to stand back up and repeat on the other side. Aim for three sets of 10-12 repetitions on each leg.
3. Push-ups
Push-ups are a classic exercise for building upper body strength. Begin in a plank position, with your hands under your shoulders and your body in a straight line. Lower your body until your chest almost touches the ground, and then push back up.
Modify this exercise by dropping to your knees or doing push-ups against a wall, if needed. Do three sets of 10-12 repetitions.
4. Plank
The plank is a great exercise for building core strength. Begin in a push-up position and then lower your forearms to the ground. Keep your body in a straight line from your shoulders to your toes and hold for 30-60 seconds. Repeat for three sets.
5. Mountain Climbers
Mountain climbers are a great exercise for building cardiovascular strength. Begin in a push-up position and then alternate bringing your knees into your chest, switching legs quickly. Aim for three sets of 30 seconds each.
6. Burpees
Burpees are a full-body exercise that target both strength and cardio. Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart. Lower your body into a squat and then jump back into a push-up position.
Do a push-up and then jump back up to a squatting position. From here, jump as high as you can and then repeat the exercise. Aim for three sets of 8-10 burpees.
7. Superman
The Superman exercise targets your back muscles. Begin by lying face down on the ground with your arms and legs extended. Lift your arms and legs off the ground as high as you can and hold for 30 seconds. Repeat for three sets.
8. Tricep Dips
Tricep dips are a great exercise for building upper arm strength. Sit on the edge of a chair or bench and place your hands beside your hips. Lower your body until your arms are at a 90-degree angle and then push back up.
Aim for three sets of 10-12 repetitions.
9. Wall Sits
Wall sits are a great exercise for building lower body strength. Begin by standing with your back against a wall and slowly lower your body into a seated position, keeping your knees at a 90-degree angle.
Hold this position for 30-60 seconds and then stand up. Repeat for three sets.
10. Crunches
Crunches are a great exercise for building core strength. Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent and your hands behind your head. Lift your shoulders off the ground, keeping your lower back on the ground, and then lower back down.
Aim for three sets of 15-20 repetitions.