We all know that the best way to get a good workout is by going to the gym, but sometimes life gets in the way, and you don’t have time to go. That’s where this article comes in! These are some of the best exercises for an effective and quick workout that you can do without any special equipment. Some of these include burpees, push-ups, mountain climbers, and more. These exercises work for multiple muscle groups simultaneously and can be done anywhere without special equipment. The best part is that they can give your body a great workout with no time commitment!
Push-Ups (chest, triceps, shoulders)
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on the floor about shoulder or chest width apart. Spread your fingers slightly to help distribute weight more evenly. Tighten your stomach muscles and keep your back straight at all times during this exercise. Slowly lower yourself down toward the ground until you are halfway between the ground and your chest. Press yourself back up with the same force that you lowered yourself with. Repeat.
Squat Jumps (legs, cardio)
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Squat down so that the tops of your thighs are parallel with the ground, keeping your back straight at all times during this movement. Then jump up as high as possible while keeping your legs slightly bent before you land back on the ground in a squatting position again (with your thighs about parallel with the ground). Repeat immediately for desired reps.
Burpees (cardio, arms)
Start with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on the ground and kick both legs out behind you so that you are now in a push-up position. Tighten your stomach muscles and keep back straight at all times during this exercise! Lower yourself down towards the ground (like a push-up) and quickly pull yourself back up to where you started (still in a push-up position). Immediately jump as high as possible; return to the starting position of the bent knee with two feet on the floor once you land. Repeat.
Dips (shoulders, triceps)
Dips are a great way to build strength in your upper body. To do this exercise, place two sturdy chairs in front of you and about hip-width apart. Sit on the edge of one with your hands by your side, holding onto the chair behind you. Place your feet flat on the ground in front of you with your knees bent. Slowly lower yourself down with arms straight by bending at the elbows until you are halfway between being seated on the chair and lying flat against it. Return to starting position by pushing yourself up with arms straight by straightening your elbows. Repeat.
