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10-Minute Approved Calisthenic Workout for Beginners (No Equipment Needed)

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If you’re looking for a simple and effective way to improve your strength, flexibility, and coordination, calisthenics is the perfect workout for you. Calisthenics is a type of exercise that uses your own body weight and little or no equipment. You can do it anywhere, anytime, and with minimal space.

In this blog post, I’m going to show you a 10-minute calisthenic workout that you can do at home with no equipment. This workout will target your whole body and help you burn calories and build muscles. All you need is a timer, a mat, and some water.

Before you start, make sure to warm up for a few minutes with some light cardio and dynamic stretches. This will prepare your muscles and joints for the workout and prevent injuries.

The workout consists of 10 exercises that you’ll do for 30 seconds each, with 10 seconds of rest in between. You can follow along with me in the video below or go at your own pace. Try to do as many reps as you can with good form and without stopping.

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Let’s get started!

1. Dips

Dips are a great exercise to work your triceps, chest, and shoulders. You can use a chair, a couch, or the edge of your bed for this.

  • Place your hands on the edge and extend your legs in front of you.
  • Bend your elbows and lower your body until your arms are at 90 degrees.
  • Then push yourself back up.
  • Keep your core tight and your shoulders down.

2. Jump Squats

Jump squats are a powerful exercise to work your legs, glutes, and core. They also raise your heart rate and burn calories.

  • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes slightly turned out.
  • Squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  • Then explode up and jump as high as you can.
  • Land softly and go back to the squat position.

3. Pushups

Pushups are a classic exercise to work your chest, shoulders, triceps, and core. You can modify them by placing your knees on the floor if needed.

  • Get into a plank position with your hands under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.
  • Bend your elbows and lower your chest to the floor.
  • Then push yourself back up.
  • Keep your core tight and your elbows close to your body.

4. Crunches

Crunches are an effective exercise to work your abs. They help you tone and tighten your midsection.

  • Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
  • Place your hands behind your head and lift your shoulders off the floor.
  • Curl your upper body towards your knees and squeeze your abs.
  • Then lower yourself back down.
  • Don’t pull on your neck or lift your lower back off the floor.

5. Burpees

Burpees are a challenging exercise that work your whole body and get your heart rate up. They are one of the best calorie-burning exercises you can do.

  • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms by your sides.
  • Squat down and place your hands on the floor in front of you.
  • Kick your legs back into a plank position and do a pushup.
  • Then bring your legs back to the squat position and jump up with your arms overhead.
  • Repeat as fast as you can.

6. Jump Rope

Jump rope is a fun exercise that works your calves, ankles, and coordination. You can use a real jump rope or just pretend you have one.

  • Jump over the rope with both feet or alternate them as you swing the rope around.
  • Keep your elbows close to your body and use your wrists to rotate the rope.

7. Lunges

Lunges are a great exercise to work your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and balance. They also help you improve your posture and mobility.

  • Stand with your feet hip-width apart and take a big step forward with one leg.
  • Bend both knees until they are at 90 degrees.
  • Then push yourself back up and switch legs.
  • Keep your chest up, your core tight, and don’t let your front knee go past your toes.

8. Planks

Planks are a simple but effective exercise to work your core, back, and shoulders. They help you stabilize your spine and prevent lower back pain.

  • Get into a plank position with your elbows under your shoulders and your body in a straight line
  • Hold this position and squeeze your glutes and abs.
  • Don’t let your hips sag or your back arch.
  • Breathe normally and look at the floor.

9. Mountain Climbers

Mountain climbers are a dynamic exercise that work your legs, core, and cardio. They also improve your agility and endurance.

  • Get into a plank position with your hands under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.
  • Bring one knee to your chest and then switch to the other knee as fast as you can.
  • Keep your core tight and don’t lift your hips too high.

10. Superman

Superman is a great exercise to work your lower back, glutes, and hamstrings. It also helps you strengthen your posterior chain and improve your posture.

  • Lie on your stomach with your arms and legs extended.
  • Lift your chest, arms, and legs off the floor and hold for a second.
  • Then lower them back down.
  • Don’t strain your neck or arch your back too much.

Congratulations! You’ve completed the 10-minute calisthenic workout for beginners. You should feel proud of yourself for doing something good for your health and fitness. Don’t forget to cool down and stretch after the workout to prevent soreness and improve recovery.

Calisthenics is a fantastic way to get fit and healthy without spending money on expensive equipment or gym memberships. You can do it anytime, anywhere, and with minimal space. It’s also fun, challenging, and rewarding.

With this 10-minute calisthenic workout for beginners, you can start your fitness journey today and see amazing results in no time. You’ll improve your strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence. You’ll also burn calories and build muscles.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your timer, mat, and water, and let’s do this workout together. You won’t regret it.

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