Starting position: Begin in a low lunge position with your right foot forward and left knee down on the mat, maintaining an upright torso. Execution: Step the back foot forward into a standing position, then step back down into a lunge on the opposite side, alternating legs with each repetition.
Instructions
Start in a low lunge position with one foot forward and the opposite knee touching the ground
Keep your torso upright and engage your core throughout the movement
Step the back foot forward to bring yourself to a brief standing position
Step back down into a lunge position with the opposite leg now forward
Lower the back knee to lightly touch the mat while keeping most weight on the front leg
Continue alternating legs with each repetition, maintaining control throughout
Important points
Keep your front knee aligned over your ankle and avoid letting it cave inward
Maintain an upright posture with your chest up and shoulders back
Control the descent - don't drop or slam the back knee onto the mat
Keep most of your weight distributed on your front leg throughout the movement
Focus on smooth, controlled transitions between each lunge position
Walking Lunges - Better version
quads
bodyweightstrengthfunctional
Instructions
Step forward into lunge
Push through front foot
Bring back leg through to next lunge
Continue walking forward
Important points
Continuous movement
Keep torso upright
Control each step
Great for leg endurance
Need space to perform
Wall Sits
bodyweight
bodyweightisometriccalisthenics
Starting position: Stand with your back against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart. Execution: Slide down the wall until thighs are parallel to the floor and hold the position.
Instructions
Stand with back flat against wall
Place feet shoulder-width apart, two feet from wall
Slide down wall until thighs parallel to floor
Keep knees aligned over ankles
Hold position while breathing normally
Slide back up wall to standing
Important points
Keep your back pressed firmly against the wall throughout the hold
Ensure knees stay aligned over ankles, not extending past toes
Distribute weight evenly between both legs to prevent muscle imbalances
Start with shorter holds and gradually increase duration as strength improves
Warrior I (left)
beginner
glutes
bodyweightyogastrength
Instructions
From standing, step one foot back about 4 feet.
Bend your front knee to 90 degrees over the ankle.
Turn your back foot out at 45 degrees and press the heel down.
Raise your arms overhead with palms facing each other.
Important points
Square your hips toward the front of the mat.
Keep your front knee over the ankle, not past the toes.
Lift your chest and gaze forward or up.
Warrior I (right)
beginner
glutes
bodyweightyogastrength
Instructions
From standing, step one foot back about 4 feet.
Bend your front knee to 90 degrees over the ankle.
Turn your back foot out at 45 degrees and press the heel down.
Raise your arms overhead with palms facing each other.
Important points
Square your hips toward the front of the mat.
Keep your front knee over the ankle, not past the toes.
Lift your chest and gaze forward or up.
Warrior II (left)
beginner
glutes
bodyweightyogastrength
Instructions
Stand with feet wide apart, front foot pointing forward.
Turn your back foot to 90 degrees.
Bend your front knee to 90 degrees over the ankle.
Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height and gaze over your front hand.
Important points
Keep your front knee tracking over the ankle.
Press evenly through both feet.
Stack your shoulders over your hips.
Warrior II (right)
beginner
glutes
bodyweightyogastrength
Instructions
Stand with feet wide apart, front foot pointing forward.
Turn your back foot to 90 degrees.
Bend your front knee to 90 degrees over the ankle.
Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height and gaze over your front hand.
Important points
Keep your front knee tracking over the ankle.
Press evenly through both feet.
Stack your shoulders over your hips.
Warrior III (left)
beginner
full_body
bodyweightyogabalance
Instructions
From standing, shift your weight onto one foot.
Hinge forward at the hips while lifting your back leg behind you.
Extend your arms forward or alongside your body.
Create a straight line from fingertips to the lifted foot.
Important points
Keep your standing leg strong with a micro-bend.
Square your hips toward the floor.
Engage your core for balance.
Warrior III (right)
beginner
glutes
bodyweightyogabalancestrength
Instructions
From standing, shift your weight onto one foot.
Hinge forward at the hips while lifting your back leg behind you.
Extend your arms forward or alongside your body.
Create a straight line from fingertips to the lifted foot.
Important points
Keep your standing leg strong with a micro-bend.
Square your hips toward the floor.
Engage your core for balance.
Wheel pose
beginner
back
bodyweightyogastretchingmobility
Instructions
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
Place your hands beside your ears with fingers pointing toward your shoulders.
Press into your hands and feet to lift your body off the floor.
Straighten your arms and legs as much as possible.
Important points
Warm up your spine with Bridge Pose first.
Keep your feet parallel and hip-width apart.
Press evenly through all four limbs.
Wide Grip Barbell Curl
intermediate
biceps
barbellstrength
Starting position: Stand upright holding a barbell with an overhand grip wider than shoulder-width apart, arms fully extended and bar resting against your thighs. Execution: Curl the barbell upward by flexing your biceps while keeping your elbows stationary at your sides, then slowly lower back to the starting position.
Instructions
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and grip the barbell with hands positioned wider than shoulder-width using an overhand grip
Keep your core engaged and maintain an upright posture with slight bend in your knees
Keep your elbows close to your sides and stationary throughout the entire movement
Curl the barbell up by contracting your biceps until your forearms are vertical
Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position with control
Maintain tension in your biceps throughout the entire range of motion
Important points
The wider grip targets the inner head of the biceps more than a standard grip
Keep your wrists straight and aligned with your forearms to prevent injury
Avoid swinging or using momentum - the movement should be controlled and deliberate
Don't let your elbows drift forward during the curl to maintain proper bicep activation
Focus on the eccentric (lowering) portion of the movement for maximum muscle engagement
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
beginner
back
cablestrength
Starting position: Sit at a lat pulldown machine with an overhand grip (palms down) and hands wider than shoulder-width. Execution: Pull the bar down to your chest while keeping your elbows close to your body, then slowly return to starting position.
Instructions
Adjust the seat height so your thighs fit snugly under the leg pads to prevent your body from lifting during the exercise
Grasp the bar with both hands using an overhand grip, positioning your hands wider than shoulder-width apart
Lean back slightly from your hips while maintaining a straight spine and engaged core
Pull the bar down smoothly toward your upper chest, leading with your elbows and focusing on squeezing your shoulder blades together
Hold the bottom position briefly, feeling the contraction in your back muscles
Slowly return the bar to the starting position with control, allowing your arms to fully extend without letting the weight stack slam down
Important points
Keep your torso upright with only a slight backward lean to avoid turning this into a rowing movement
Focus on pulling with your back muscles rather than your arms by initiating the movement with your lats and squeezing your shoulder blades
Avoid pulling the bar behind your neck as this can cause shoulder impingement and injury
Maintain control throughout the entire range of motion, especially during the eccentric phase when returning to the starting position
Keep your wrists straight and avoid gripping the bar too tightly to prevent forearm fatigue from limiting your back workout
Wide Grip Smith Machine Upright Row
intermediate
shoulders
machinestrength
Starting position: Stand at a Smith machine with a pronated grip and hands spaced wider than shoulder-width apart. Execution: Pull the bar toward your neck, keeping elbows pointed outward, then slowly lower to the starting position.
Instructions
Position yourself under the Smith machine bar and grip it with hands placed wider than shoulder-width apart using an overhand grip
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, core engaged, and shoulders pulled back with the bar resting at upper thigh level
Initiate the movement by pulling your elbows up and out to the sides, keeping the bar close to your body
Continue pulling until the bar reaches chest level, ensuring your elbows remain higher than your wrists throughout the movement
Pause briefly at the top position while squeezing your shoulder blades together
Lower the bar slowly and controlled back to the starting position, maintaining tension in your shoulders
Important points
Keep your core tight and maintain an upright posture throughout the entire movement to protect your lower back
Avoid pulling the bar too high above chest level as this can cause shoulder impingement and injury
Focus on leading the movement with your elbows rather than your hands to properly target the deltoids
Use the Smith machine's guided bar path to maintain proper form and prevent the bar from drifting away from your body
Start with lighter weight to master the movement pattern before progressing to heavier loads
Wild thing pose (left)
beginner
back
bodyweightyogastretchingbalance
Instructions
From Side Plank, step your top foot behind you.
Press through your bottom hand and lift your hips.
Reach your top arm overhead and open your chest toward the ceiling.
Let your head drop back gently.
Important points
Keep your supporting arm strong.
Open your chest fully.
Press firmly through both feet.
Wild thing pose (right)
beginner
back
bodyweightyogastretchingbalance
Instructions
From Side Plank, step your top foot behind you.
Press through your bottom hand and lift your hips.
Reach your top arm overhead and open your chest toward the ceiling.
Let your head drop back gently.
Important points
Keep your supporting arm strong.
Open your chest fully.
Press firmly through both feet.
Y-superman crunch
intermediate
core
bodyweightstrengthcore
Starting position: Lie face down on the floor with arms extended overhead in a Y-shape (wider than shoulder-width) and legs straight. Execution: Simultaneously lift your chest, arms, and legs off the ground while crunching your core, creating a superman position with Y-shaped arms.
Instructions
Lie face down with your forehead resting on the ground and arms extended overhead in a wide Y-shape
Keep your legs straight and together, with toes pointed
Engage your core and glutes before initiating the movement
Simultaneously lift your chest, arms, and legs off the ground while squeezing your shoulder blades together
Hold the top position briefly while maintaining the Y-arm position
Lower back down to starting position with control
Important points
Keep your neck in neutral alignment by looking down at the floor rather than lifting your head
Focus on lifting through your chest and upper back rather than straining your lower back
Maintain the wide Y-arm position throughout the entire movement to target the posterior deltoids
Start with shorter holds and fewer repetitions to build strength gradually
Breathe steadily throughout the exercise and avoid holding your breath
Zercher Squats
intermediate
quads
barbellstrength
Starting position: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms crossed in front of your chest with elbows bent at 90 degrees, creating a shelf with your forearms. Execution: Lower into a deep squat by pushing your hips back and bending your knees while keeping your torso upright, then drive through your heels to return to starting position.
Instructions
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and toes slightly turned out
Cross your arms in front of your chest, creating a stable shelf with your forearms
Initiate the movement by pushing your hips back and bending at the knees
Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor or as deep as mobility allows
Keep your chest up and core engaged throughout the entire movement
Drive through your heels and push the floor away to return to standing position
Important points
Keep your elbows high and forearms parallel to the floor to maintain proper posture
Focus on sitting back into your hips rather than just bending your knees forward
Maintain a neutral spine and avoid rounding your back during the descent
Control the tempo with a slow descent and powerful upward drive
Your knees should track over your toes without caving inward