Full Body Exercises
These compound, full body exercises engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously, promoting efficient calorie burning and overall strength development. There is a wide range of common and unique exercises, including squats, push-ups, lunges, and planks which will build coordination, increase overall strength & mobility, and are a great option for a full body workout when you’re pressed for time.
AB PULLOVER
Ab Pullovers offer an effective method to simultaneously strengthen multiple muscle groups, engaging the back, chest, abs, glutes, and hamstrings.
BIRD DOG SWEEPS
Introducing a variation of the classic Bird Dog exercise amplifies the challenge to the core's balance, strength, and stability. This version intensifies the engagement of glutes, abs, shoulders, and back muscles, surpassing the demands of the original Bird Dog exercise.
CHILDS POSE TO COBRA
The transition from Child's Pose to Cobra Pose offers an excellent method for replenishing spinal mobility while stretching both the back and front of the body. Emphasizing a slow, gentle, and controlled execution is key to benefiting from this movement.
DEAD ROWS
This variation of the Bent-over Row merges elements of a Stiff-Legged Deadlift with the traditional row, creating a compound, full-body exercise. It effectively targets and strengthens the back, hamstrings, calves, glutes, arms, and core muscles. You can perform this exercise using a barbell, bands, or dumbbells for versatility.
KB SNATCH TO REVERSE LUNGE
The Kettlebell Snatch presents a demanding and challenging exercise engaging the entire trunk, hips, and shoulders, relying heavily on proper technique. Beginning with a lighter weight is advisable to ensure comfort and mastery before progressing to heavier loads.
KETTLEBELL SNATCH
The Kettlebell Snatch is a high-level exercise focusing on power development, fortifying the glutes and hamstrings, and testing shoulder stability.
PLANK JACKS
Plank Jacks fuse a dynamic plank with jumping jacks, making them an ideal addition to a circuit or as a workout finisher. They effectively engage the arms, shoulders, abs, and hips.
STATIC BEAST KICKBACK
The Static Beast Kickbacks, an advanced variation, target the arms, glutes, shoulders, and core muscles. This exercise simultaneously challenges both trunk and hip stability and strength.
STIFF-LEGGED DEADLIFTS
The Single Leg Deadlift stands as a timeless exercise that enhances balance while fortifying the glutes, hamstrings, calves, and feet. This versatile exercise can be executed with or without added weight for variation.
PLANK WALKOUT TO SQUAT
The Plank Walkouts To Squats serve as an excellent mobility drill while also challenging the strength of the core, shoulders, hips, legs, and arms.
REVERSE LUNGE WITH BICEP CURLS
Lunges stand as a foundational lower body exercise that seamlessly pairs with other movements, like a bicep curl, for a comprehensive full-body workout. Engaging the legs, glutes, arms, and core, this exercise elevates overall stability.
SINGLE LEG DEADLIFT WITH ROWS
Single Leg Deadlifts With Rows represent a timeless exercise for enhancing hip extension and refining single-leg balance. This comprehensive move effectively strengthens the back, shoulders, biceps, core, hamstrings, and glutes, offering a holistic workout in a single exercise.
TURKISH GET UPS
The Turkish Get-Up stands as an intricate full-body exercise enhancing coordination, strength, and stability across multiple muscles and joints, notably targeting the shoulders, core, and legs.(For a beginner-friendly alternative, consider exploring Half Turkish Get Ups tutorial in our exercise library)
WALL REFERENCE SINGLE LEG DEADLIFTS
If you encounter balance issues or excessive lower back strain during a Single Leg Deadlift, this variation offers support by placing your rear foot against a wall. This added stability aids in engaging your core more effectively, ensuring a safer execution of the exercise.
WALL MARCHES
Wall Marches serve as an excellent method to fortify your core and individual leg strength utilizing only a wall. This exercise also aids in enhancing trunk stability and posture.