At CrossFit Brighton, we know you can't always get into the gym. And you still want to workout! Lucky for you there are many bodyweight exercises that are effective and convenient for at-home fitness. Here are the five best bodyweight exercises to keep you fit and strong at home.
Best Bodyweight Exercises:
Push-Ups: Great for upper body strength, working your chest, shoulders, triceps, and core. Start with knee push-ups if needed, and progress to full push-ups.
Squats: Targets legs and glutes, enhancing lower body strength. Keep feet shoulder-width apart and lower your hips as if sitting in a chair.
Planks: Fantastic for core strength. Hold a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core. Start with 20-30 seconds and increase as you get stronger.
Lunges: Works legs, glutes, and core while improving balance. Step forward, lower hips until both knees are bent at 90 degrees, then return and switch legs.
Burpees: Full-body exercise that boosts cardiovascular fitness. Start standing, drop to a squat, kick back to a plank, return to squat, and jump up. Modify as needed.
Bodyweight exercises are effective and convenient, allowing you to stay fit at home. At CrossFit Brighton, we encourage these exercises to build strength and improve fitness. Join us to learn more about effective at-home workouts and achieve your fitness goals.