The workout: complete 3–5 rounds of push-ups, squats, reverse lunges, glute bridges and a plank. Rest as needed and choose variations that keep every repetition controlled.
Push-ups are excellent, but a balanced home session should also train the legs, hips and trunk. This circuit takes roughly 20–30 minutes and needs only clear floor space.
Warm-up: five minutes
March briskly, circle the shoulders, rock gently through the wrists, perform easy squats and finish with a short plank. The goal is to feel warmer and move through each exercise comfortably.
The full-body circuit
| Exercise | Beginner | Experienced |
|---|---|---|
| Push-up | 6–10 incline reps | 8–20 standard reps |
| Squat | 10 chair squats | 15–25 bodyweight squats |
| Reverse lunge | 5 each side with support | 8–12 each side |
| Glute bridge | 10 reps | 15–20 reps with pause |
| Plank | 15–25 seconds | 30–60 seconds |
Move through all five exercises, rest 60–120 seconds, then begin the next round. Start with three rounds. Stop each set before form changes.
Make push-ups the main event
Open RepSaga for the push-up portion and turn your real repetitions into damage against an RPG boss.
How to schedule the workout
Perform it two or three non-consecutive days per week. On other days, walk, recover or do mobility work you enjoy. Add pulling exercise when equipment or a safe setup is available, because the circuit contains pressing but limited upper-body pulling.
How to progress
- Add one or two reps per exercise.
- Add a fourth or fifth round.
- Use a harder push-up or squat variation.
- Slow the lowering phase.
- Reduce rest slightly without rushing form.
Add controlled plank-to-push-up transitions when you want more anti-rotation work.
Balance pressing with the push-up and pull-up workout.
Frequently asked
Can this workout build strength?
It can, especially for beginners, if exercises become progressively more challenging. Advanced trainees may eventually need external load.
Can I do it every day?
Most people benefit from recovery between full sessions. Easy walking or mobility can fill other days.
Continue the home-training pathway
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