Bodyweight Workout #1
A beginner-friendly full body workout for anywhere
By Amos Lozano · July 13, 2023 · Fitness

Are you looking for a convenient and effective workout that requires no fancy equipment or expensive gym memberships? This beginner-friendly bodyweight workout is designed to be performed in the comfort of your own home or at a nearby park. It's time to unleash the power of your own body and get moving.
Not only does this workout target your entire body, it incorporates exercises that promote mobility, strength, and power. The beauty of bodyweight training is its adaptability — modify exercises to match your current fitness level. Higher-level athletes can use it as a dynamic warm-up before their main training session.
The Workout
- Cossack Squats × 8 — Great for hip mobility and lateral leg strength. Hold a rail for assistance or add a dumbbell/kettlebell to make it harder.
- Lateral Jump Pause × 8 — Build lateral explosive power while training stability with the pause.
- Cat Walk (crawl) — 10 yards — A full-body movement that builds coordination.
- Cat Walk (crawl) — backwards 10 yards
- Table-Top Plank × 15 seconds — Do these daily for shoulder mobility. Ease into the range; create discomfort, not pain, while engaging your core.
- Bench/Chair Dip × 8 — Build arm and tricep strength on a bench or chair. Functional — we push off things constantly.
- Bridge Wall Walk × 6 — Getting the spine moving is essential for longevity and resilience.
Rounds
- Beginner: 3 rounds back-to-back, 2 minutes rest between rounds.
- Intermediate: 5 rounds.
- Advanced: add weight, speed, and intensity — or use this as a warm-up for your main programming.
