I encourage my clients to embrace the coziness of home with these effective at-homestrength exercises.
These movements, which are carefully curated for accessibility and effectiveness, require minimal equipment and offer maximum results.
This exercise not only builds lower-body strength but also engages your core, making it an excellent full-body workout.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Lower your body by bending at the hips and knees, keeping your chest up.
Ensure your knees don’t extend past your toes.
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Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
They require no equipment, making them perfect for maintaining upper-body strength at home.
Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart.
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Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping your body in a straight line.
Push back up to the starting position.
Modify as needed by doing knee pushups.
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Strengthening these muscles not only improves posture but also contributes to a well-rounded physique.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
Hinge at the hips, keeping your back straight and your chest up.
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Pull the dumbbells toward your waist, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Lower the weights back down with control.
Complete three sets of 10 to 12 reps per arm.
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They also engage the stabilizing muscles, promoting balance and flexibility.
Stand with your feet together.
Push off your right foot to return to the starting position.
Repeat on the other leg.
Perform three sets of 10 to 12 reps per leg.
Keeping your body in a straight line, tap your right hand to your left shoulder.
Return to the plank position, and tap your left hand to your right shoulder.
Keep your hips stable throughout the movement.
Perform three sets of 10 taps per side.
