Best No-Equipment Exercises You Can Do at Home
While this is by no means an exhaustive list, we have collated some of the most effective bodyweight exercises that you can do while social distancing. You will not need any equipment to perform these exercises, but a workout mat, and some good fitness clothes may not be a bad idea!
Exercise #1 Lunges
Lunges are one of the most underrated lower-body exercises around. They work the quadriceps and glutes in particular, but will also target the hamstrings, calves, and even the muscles of your core. There are also hundreds of variations to choose from, you can do walking lunges, jumping lunges, lunges with dumbbells, barbells, or kettlebells. You can even do reverse lunges!
Stand upright with your chest pushed out and your shoulders back. Both feet should be together with your hands by your sides and toes facing forward. Take a large step forward, as you do so, raise your back heel off the ground and drop your back knee towards the ground.
Your front thigh should now be parallel with the ground, and your back knee should be almost (but not quite) touching the ground. Pause, and then return back to the starting position. Then repeat the movement with your other foot.