Bodyweight Basics is a 4 week program designed to keep you active and in-shape with no additional equipment. This program is perfect for those who workout at home or outdoors.
Bodyweight basics incorporates elements of cardio, strength, and high-intensity conditioning to cultivate a well rounded approach to fitness.
No workout is the same in this 5x/week program. You will try new exercises, work within different rep ranges, and improve your overall health.
It's time to take control of your health, so let's get started!
FeaturesConditioning
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Dynamic Movement Prep.
3 Rounds - 30 seconds on/10 seconds rest 1. Inchworm Walk-Out 2. Jump Squat 3. Lying Leg Raises on bench (or floor)
Strength
B
4 Rounds for best time: Set a timer and complete 4 rounds of the prescribed exercises. Time continues to run even during rest breaks. Record your final time. 1. Body weight Triceps Extension: 5 reps 2. Squat & Kick: 10 reps 3. Spread Eagle Sit-Up: 15 reps
5 Minute Conditioning
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Set a timer for 5 minutes, perform as many rounds of the prescribed exercises as possible. Record the number of rounds completed. 1. Jumping jacks - 20 reps 2. Mountain Climbers - 30 reps (15 each side) 3. High Knees - 30 reps (15 each side)
Dynamic Movement Prep.
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3 Rounds: For completion. 1. Body weight Squats - 15 reps 2. Sit-Up's - 15 reps 3. Butt Kicks - 15 reps
Tabata
B
Perform 8 rounds of: 20 seconds work and 10 seconds of rest. You will complete exercise 1a (20 seconds) followed by a 10 second rest, then complete exercise 1b (20 seconds) followed by a 10 second rest. That completes round 1. 1a. Close Grip Push-up's (approximately shoulder width or slightly narrower) 1b. Alternating Bodyweight Lunges 2a. Bench Dips 2b. Fire Hydrant
3 Minute Core Finisher
C
1 minute per exercise - minimal rest between exercises if possible. 1. Flutter Kicks 2. Russian Twists 3. Deadbugs
Dynamic Movement Prep.
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3 Rounds for completion: 1. 400 meter run (jogging is acceptable) 2. Air Squats - 10 3. Bicycle Sit-Up's - 10 (ea. side)
Right Foot, Left Foot
B
Perform 3 rounds for completion. You will complete the prescribed reps for each limb. 1a. Bulgarian Split Squat - 10 reps (each side) 1b. Single Leg Glute Bridge - 10 reps (each side) 2a. Bulgarian Split Squat Jumps - 10 reps (each side) 2b. Pistol Squat - 10 reps (each side) *Use a box or bench to assist with this movement if needed.
Connective Tissue Stretching
C
Set a timer for 2 minutes and perform each stretch as prescribed. 1. Seated Straddle Stretch 2. Pidgeon Pose 3. Deep Squat Stretch 4. Downward Dog Stretch
Dynamic Movement Prep.
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Perform 3 rounds for completion: 1. Arm Circles - 10 reps (each side) 2. Frankenstein's 10 reps (each side) 3. Cossack Squats 10 reps (each side)
Climb the Ladder
B
Each exercises builds off one another. You will perform exercise 1a, followed by 1a, 1b, then 1a, 1b, 1c etc. Each exercise will be 30 seconds in length followed by a 10 second rest. 1a. Squat Pulse 1b. Plank Jacks 1c. Glute Bridge Walk 1d. Bench Dips 1e. Butterfly Sit-Up's 1f. Hindu Push-Up's 1g. Burpees 1i. V-Up's
Cardiovascular Test
A
*Cardio Test Day!* Set a timer and record your best 1 mile time.
Upper Body Strength Test
B
Set a timer for 2 minutes and perform as many FULL RANGE OF MOTION Push-Up's as possible. Can be performed on the knees, toes, or from an elevation. 1. Push-Up's
Conditioning Test
C
Set a timer for 2 minutes and perform as many FULL Burpees as possible. This means every rep, the chest touches the floor, and a jump is performed at the top of the rep. 1. Chest to Floor Burpees