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20-Minute Full-Body Workout

A no-equipment full-body session you can do in your living room — push, squat, hinge and core in one efficient circuit.

General Fitnessbeginner20 minBodyweightHome~180 kcal

Workout Overview

A no-equipment full-body session you can do in your living room — push, squat, hinge and core in one efficient circuit.

moderate intensity~180 kcal

Warm Up

  • March in place120s

The Workout

  1. 1
    Bodyweight Squat
    quads, glutes3 sets12-15rest 0.5 min
  2. 2
    Push-Up
    chest, triceps3 sets8-12rest 0.5 min
  3. 3
    Glute Bridge
    glutes, hamstrings3 sets12-15rest 0.5 min
  4. 4
    Forward Lunge
    quads, glutes3 sets10 per legrest 0.5 min
  5. 5
    Plank
    core, shoulders3 sets30srest 0.5 min

Cooldown

  • Standing hamstring stretch120s

How to Follow This Workout

  1. 1

    Warm up for 2-3 minutes — move through the warm-up moves at an easy pace.

  2. 2

    Complete the exercises in order. Follow the sets, reps and rest shown — quality reps over speed.

  3. 3

    Finish with the cooldown to bring your heart rate down and start recovery.

  • Rest about 30 seconds between exercises and 60 seconds between rounds.
  • Aim for 3 rounds total; scale reps down on the last round if form slips.
  • Do this workout 2-3 times per week on non-consecutive days.
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Progress0%

How to Progress

  1. 1.Add a 4th round once 3 rounds feel comfortable.
  2. 2.Slow the lowering phase on push-ups and squats to 3 seconds.
  3. 3.Add light dumbbells to squats and lunges when bodyweight is easy.

Common Mistakes

  • Skipping the warm-up and starting cold.
  • Rushing reps and letting form break on the final round.
  • Resting longer than 60 seconds between exercises.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 20 minutes of exercise really enough?

Yes — for beginners, 20 focused minutes 2-3 times per week is enough to build strength and improve health. Consistency matters more than duration.

How often should I do this workout?

Do it 2-3 times per week on non-consecutive days. Add other sessions once it starts feeling easy.

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