Best 5 Bodyweight Full Body Workouts You Can Do Anywhere

Struggling to find time to hit the gym? Feeling intimidated by crowded spaces or equipment you don’t know how to use? You're not alone. Many busy professionals face these challenges, but the good news is you can achieve an effective full-body workout without any equipment—right in your living room or any small space.

Quick Stats Box

• Total Time: 25-30 minutes including warm-up
• Equipment Needed: No equipment
• Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Calories Burned: Approximately 150-250 calories depending on intensity

Warm-Up (5 Minutes)

1. Arm Circles: 30 seconds forward, 30 seconds backward
2. High Knees: 1 minute
3. Bodyweight Squats: 1 minute (12-15 reps)
4. Torso Twists: 1 minute
5. Jumping Jacks: 1 minute

Full Body Workouts

1. Push-Up Variations

• Reps: 10-15 reps
• Sets: 3 sets
• Rest: 30 seconds between sets
• Form Cue: Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
• Modification: Knee Push-Ups for beginners; Decline Push-Ups for advanced.

2. Bodyweight Squats

• Reps: 15-20 reps
• Sets: 3 sets
• Rest: 45 seconds between sets
• Form Cue: Sit back as if sitting in a chair; keep your knees behind your toes.
• Modification: Assisted Squats (hold onto a wall) for beginners; Jump Squats for advanced.

3. Plank to Side Plank

• Duration: 30 seconds in Plank, switch to Side Plank for 30 seconds on each side
• Sets: 3 sets
• Rest: 30 seconds between sets
• Form Cue: Keep your core tight and body straight in both positions.
• Modification: Drop to your knees in Plank; hold a modified Side Plank on your knee.

4. Burpees

• Reps: 8-12 reps
• Sets: 3 sets
• Rest: 45 seconds between sets
• Form Cue: Land softly on your feet and keep your core engaged.
• Modification: Step back instead of jumping for beginners; add a tuck jump for advanced.

5. Lunges

• Reps: 10-12 reps per leg
• Sets: 3 sets
• Rest: 30 seconds between sets
• Form Cue: Keep your front knee aligned with your ankle as you lower down.
• Modification: Reverse Lunges for beginners; Jump Lunges for advanced.

Summary Table of Exercises

| Exercise | Reps/Duration | Sets | Rest | Form Cue | Modification | |-------------------------|---------------|------|-------|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------| | Push-Up Variations | 10-15 reps | 3 | 30s | Straight line from head to heels | Knee Push-Ups / Decline Push | | Bodyweight Squats | 15-20 reps | 3 | 45s | Knees behind toes, sit back | Assisted Squats / Jump Squats| | Plank to Side Plank | 30s each | 3 | 30s | Keep core tight, body straight | Drop to knees | | Burpees | 8-12 reps | 3 | 45s | Land softly, engage core | Step back / Tuck Jump | | Lunges | 10-12 reps | 3 | 30s | Front knee aligned with ankle | Reverse Lunges / Jump Lunges |

Cool-Down (3-5 Minutes)

1. Standing Forward Bend: 1 minute
2. Seated Hamstring Stretch: 30 seconds each leg
3. Child’s Pose: 1 minute
4. Cat-Cow Stretch: 1 minute

Conclusion

These five bodyweight workouts can be done anywhere, making them perfect for busy professionals like you who want to stay fit without the hassle of a gym. Aim to complete this routine 3 times a week with rest days in between to maximize recovery and results.

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