Bodyweight strength

Physical Activity and Sport · Beginner

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Train the fundamental strength patterns with your own bodyweight, no equipment or gym needed.

Micro-habits to get started

Small actions of a few minutes to start this habit:

Squats

Lower as if sitting into a chair, back straight, then stand up. Do as many as you can with good form.

Use an actual chair as a reference if controlling the descent is hard.
3 min
Push-ups (at your level)

Do push-ups with your hands on a wall or table if the floor version is too much.

An easier version done well beats a hard one with poor form.
3 min
Plank

Rest on your forearms and toes, body straight, and hold for a few seconds without letting your hips drop.

Progressive overload: each week add a second or a repetition.
2 min