๐๏ธ Top 5 Home Workouts for Absolute Beginners (No Equipment Needed)
Intro:
Getting started with fitness doesnโt mean expensive equipment or gym memberships. These beginner-friendly home workouts require zero equipment โ just your body, your will, and a few square feet of space.
1. Bodyweight Squats
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Targets: Legs, Glutes, Core
How to do it:
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart
Lower your hips like you're sitting in a chair
Keep chest up, knees behind toes
Rise back up and repeat
Reps: 3 sets of 15
Tip: Want extra burn? Try it slowly.
2. Wall Push-Ups
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Targets: Chest, Arms, Shoulders
How to do it:
Stand armโs length from a wall
Place hands on wall at shoulder height
Lower your chest toward the wall
Push back to start
Reps: 3 sets of 10
Beginner Bonus: Easier than floor push-ups, perfect for newbies.
3. Glute Bridges
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Targets: Glutes, Lower Back
How to do it:
Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat
Push hips upward
Squeeze glutes, hold for 2 seconds
Lower slowly
Reps: 3 sets of 12
Why it works: Activates weak glutes, improves posture.
4. Arm Circles
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Targets: Shoulders, Arms
How to do it:
Stand tall, arms extended sideways
Make small circles for 30 secs
Reverse direction for 30 secs
Rest 20 secs and repeat
Reps: 3 rounds
Add-on: Use light water bottles for resistance later.
5. Marching in Place
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Targets: Cardio, Legs
How to do it:
Lift knees high
Pump arms naturally
Keep steady pace for 1โ2 minutes
Duration: 3 rounds
Great for: Warm-ups or light cardio days.
๐ Sample Beginner Routine:
๐ง 2 min Warm-up (marching)
๐ Circuit: Do each exercise back to back
โธ๏ธ 1 min rest after each full round
๐ Repeat for 3 total rounds
๐ง Cool down with stretches
๐ Final Tips:
Start with 3x per week
Focus on form, not speed
Consistency beats intensity
Track your progress weekly
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