If you want totest your fitness, full-body exercises are a stellar way to do so.

That’s why we consulted with an expert who shares the five best full-body exercises to test your fitness.

These exercises reveal how well your muscles can dynamically handle and control loads.

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These exercises highlight areas of tightness or restricted movement that might limit performance."

Let’s dive into the best full-body exercises to test your fitness, according to Kinney-Woods.

The Exercises

Squats

“We all should exercise how we move,” says Kinney-Woods.

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“We sit and stand daily; it is a primal function that almost everyone uses.

How To Do a Barbell Deadlift:

Over 50?

“It engages different muscle groups from the ground up and can help achieve a true compound movement.

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How To Do Kettlebell Swings:

Are You Fit or Not?

“This movement is ideal for evaluating back and grip strength as well as upper-body endurance.

How To Do a Pull-Up:

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