The key to a good full-body workout is finding exercises that build on each other, are complementary, and don't overtax certain areas and neglect others. Whatever shape you are in, bodyweight exercises will make you seriously work, without the hassle of having to go to the gym for tools or spend a ton of money to get them at home.
These 12 essential moves craft the perfect workout for your fitness goals, no matter what they are. If you put them all together and do two rounds, you'll have a great full-body workout. And if you mix a little bit of high-interval work — 30-90 seconds of work and 15-30 seconds of rest — you'll seriously (seriously!) feel it.
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1. Basic Squats
Once you have the basic squat down, it can be used in a multitude of ways. For variety, you can step your feet out more for wide squat variations like sumo and plié, or you can bring your feet together for a narrow squats.
Whatever your variation, make sure your knees stay over your ankles and don't extend over your toes. Push your weight back into your heels and keep you chest and eyes up as you lower and push back up. Try three sets of 15-20.Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography
