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The Best Exercises To Do At Home To Reach Your Physique Goals

Sep 22, 2022 | Rita

When it comes to getting in shape, many people think you need to go to the gym. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case! You can do plenty of exercises at home to help you reach your physique goals. So, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been working out for years, read on for some great advice!

#1 Push-Ups Are A Great Way To Tone Your Arms And Chest

One of the best exercises you can do at home to tone your arms and chest is push-ups. Start in a plank position with your hands on the ground, shoulder-width apart. Lower yourself down until your chest touches the ground, then push back up to the starting position. If you’re starting out, try doing them on your knees instead of your toes.

There are plenty of variations of push-ups that you can do to keep things interesting. For example, you can try putting your feet on an elevated surface like a chair or bench or doing them with one hand behind your back. Get creative and see what works best for you!

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#2 Squats And Lunges

Squats and lunges are two of the most effective exercises you can do to tone your legs and butt. For squats, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and lower your body down as if you were going to sit in a chair. Make sure to keep your knees over your ankles, and don’t let them cave inwards. For lunges, start in the same position as squats but take a large step forward with one leg and lunge down, keeping your front knee at a 90-degree angle. Then, return to the starting position and repeat with the other leg. Do three sets of 12 reps for each exercise.

These exercises will help you build muscle and burn fat, giving you the toned legs and butt you’re looking for. In addition, they’re both relatively easy to do and don’t require any special equipment, making them perfect for at-home workouts. If you want to do something a bit more challenging, check out these split squat and lunge variations for an extra burn.

#3 Crunches

Crunches are a great way to tone your abs and build core strength. To do a crunch, lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Place your hands behind your head and lift your shoulders off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly lower back down. Repeat for 15-20 reps.

If you want a more challenging variation, try holding a weight in your hands while you do crunches. You can also try twisting to the side as you lift your shoulders off the ground for an added oblique workout.

Whichever variation you choose, make sure to keep your neck and back aligned throughout the movement and avoid pulling on your head with your hands – let them rest lightly behind it instead.

You can do plenty of exercises at home to reach your fitness goals. Whether you want to tone your arms, legs, or abs, an exercise will help you achieve your desired results. So, get moving and start seeing the changes you’ve been looking for!

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