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Squats are an essential exercise for total-body fitness. They target the muscles in your core, legs and glutes and help to build strength and stability.
Shop The Collection: Fitness EquipmentTo do a squat correctly, stand with your feet hip width apart, toes pointing forward. Keep your back straight and chest up. Bend your knees and lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor, then come back up. Make sure you keep your weight in your heels and do not let your knees go over your toes. Aim for 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions.
Lunges are another great exercise that helps to strengthen the lower body, especially the glutes, hamstrings and quads. To do a lunge correctly, stand with your feet together. Take a big step forward with one foot and lower your body until both knees form 90 degree angles. Push off your front foot and return to the starting position. Do 3 sets of 8-12 reps on each side.
Push-ups are a great upper body exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, triceps and core. To do a push-up correctly, start in a plank position, with your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Keep your core tight and lower your body until your chest touches the floor, then press back up. Make sure you keep your body in a straight line throughout the movement. Aim for 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions.
Pull-ups are an excellent upper body exercise that works the back, biceps and forearms. To do a pull-up correctly, grab onto a pull-up bar with a wide grip and pull yourself up until your chin is above the bar. Slowly lower yourself back down and repeat. Aim for 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions.
The plank is a great exercise for strengthening and stabilizing the core muscles. To do a plank correctly, start in a push-up position with your elbows bent at 90 degrees. Keep your core tight and hold for 15-30 seconds. Rest for 30 seconds and repeat for 3 sets.
Burpees are a full body exercise that targets the entire body. To do a burpee correctly, start standing with your feet hip width apart. Lower your body into a squat position, then place your hands on the ground in front of you and jump your feet back into a plank position. Quickly jump your feet back into the squat position and then jump up into the air. Aim for 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions.
Mountain climbers are a great cardio exercise that also helps to strengthen the core and lower body. To do mountain climbers correctly, start in a plank position with your hands directly below your shoulders. Bring one knee to your chest and then quickly switch to the other knee. Continue alternating sides for 30-60 seconds. Aim for 3 sets.
Jumping jacks are an excellent cardio exercise that works the entire body. To do jumping jacks correctly, stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides. Jump your feet out to the sides and raise your arms over your head. Jump your feet back together and lower your arms. Repeat for 30-60 seconds. Aim for 3 sets.
Russian twists are a great exercise that targets the abdominal muscles and helps to improve core strength and stability. To do a Russian twist correctly, sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Lean back slightly and twist your torso from side to side. Make sure you keep your core tight throughout the movement. Aim for 3 sets of 10-15 repetitions.
Wall sits are an excellent exercise for strengthening the lower body, especially the quads, glutes and hamstrings. To do a wall sit correctly, stand with your back against a wall and slide down until your knees are bent at a 90 degree angle. Hold for 30-60 seconds and then slowly slide back up. Aim for 3 sets.
These 10 exercises are essential for total-body fitness. Incorporating them into your regular workout routine will help you to build strength and improve overall health and wellbeing.
