Home workouts have gained popularity, offering an efficient means of staying fit without the hassle of gym memberships or specialized equipment.
I want to guide you through effective bodyweight exercises that don’t require any special equipment, allowing you to work out in the comfort of your own home. The exercises I’m about to share incorporate a combination of yoga poses and strength training movements utilizing your body weight as resistance. These exercises are perfect for those who prefer home workouts or are short on time but still want to break a sweat.
- Bridge
- Knee pushup
- Bicycle crunch
- Get-up squat
- Dead bug
- Hollow hold to jackknife
- Forearm plank
- Side-lying hip abduction
- Straight-leg donkey kick
- Plank to Downward Dog
Bridge
This movement helps activate your core muscles and the posterior chain, which refers to the backside of your body. You’ll start by lying on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Extend your arms by your sides. Now, as you push through your feet and engage your core, raise your hips off the ground until they are fully extended. Make sure to squeeze your glutes at the top before slowly returning to the starting position. This exercise is an excellent warm-up, priming your muscles for the workout. [1]
