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Best Full Body Workouts With Bodyweight To Get Lean And Burn Fat

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This workout features bodyweight exercises, utilizing no additional resistance beyond one's own body mass for an effective and accessible routine.

It incorporates a combination of aerobic movements and resistance exercises to elevate the heart rate and sustain calorie burn, ensuring lean muscle maintenance while aiming for fat loss.

By including compound movements, this full-body program engages multiple muscle groups and promotes balanced toning and strengthening throughout the body.

The design focuses on enhancing functional fitness, making it adaptable and beneficial for various fitness levels and goals.

The 15 Best Full Body Exercises with Bodyweight to Get Lean and Burn Fat

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  • 1. Air Squats

    Air Squats demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    4,829,470
    Quadriceps Strength
    98 mScore
    Quadriceps

    Air Squats are simple exercises that use your body weight to strengthen your legs, especially the quadriceps. They are perfect for beginners as they help build strength and prepare you for more challenging workouts.

    How to do it

    1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, slightly pointing outward.
    2. Distribute your weight evenly on your feet.
    3. Push your hips back as you lower your body into a squat.
    4. Make sure your knees go over your toes and keep your core tight.
    5. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground while keeping your back straight.
    6. Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
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    9reps
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    9reps
    3
    9reps
    4
    9reps
  • 2. Burpee

    Burpee demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    Quadriceps Strength
    61 mScore
    Quadriceps

    Burpees are a full-body exercise that combines squats, plank, and jumps. They help build strength and endurance and can be modified for different fitness levels.

    How to do it

    1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms at your sides.
    2. Squat down and place your hands on the ground outside your feet.
    3. Jump your legs back into a plank position, keeping your body straight.
    4. Do a push-up by lowering your chest and then pushing back up.
    5. Jump your feet back towards your hands and stand up.
    6. Jump off the ground, landing softly.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    2
    8reps
    3
    8reps
    4
    8reps
  • 3. Jump Squat

    Jump Squat demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    Quadriceps Strength
    56 mScore
    Quadriceps

    Jump Squat is a powerful version of the regular squat that helps strengthen your leg muscles, especially your quadriceps. It adds a jump to the squat, making it a fun and challenging way to improve your fitness without extra weights.

    How to do it

    1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes turned slightly out.
    2. Lower your body into a squat, keeping your chest up and heels on the ground.
    3. Make sure your knees point outward as you squat down to parallel.
    4. Jump up explosively, straightening your knees and hips.
    5. When landing, bend your knees and hips to absorb the impact.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    2
    8reps
    3
    8reps
    4
    8reps
  • 4. Lunge

    Lunge demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    3,165,912
    Quadriceps Strength
    95 mScore
    Quadriceps

    Lunges are a great exercise for strengthening your legs, especially the quadriceps. By stepping forward with one leg, you can focus on improving balance and strength on both sides of your body.

    How to do it

    1. Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
    2. Shift weight to your right leg as you step forward with your left leg.
    3. Land on your left heel, keeping your back heel lifted off the floor.
    4. Lower your back knee towards the ground while keeping your front heel down.
    5. Once your front thigh is parallel to the floor, push off your front foot to return to standing.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    2
    8reps
    3
    8reps
    4
    8reps
  • 5. Mountain Climber

    Mountain Climber demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    1,930,231
    Quadriceps Strength
    62 mScore
    Quadriceps

    Mountain Climber is an exercise that strengthens your core while improving stability. You start in a plank position and alternate bringing your knees toward your chest, which makes the workout more intense.

    How to do it

    1. Start in a high plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart.
    2. Pull your right knee toward your chest while keeping your left leg straight.
    3. Quickly switch legs: push the right leg back and bring the left knee toward your chest.
    4. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    9reps
    2
    9reps
    3
    9reps
    4
    9reps
  • 6. Push Up

    Push Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    5,895,818
    Chest Strength
    95 mScore
    Chest

    Push ups are a simple and effective exercise for strengthening your upper body using just your body weight. They are easy to do anywhere and are great for beginners and advanced exercisers alike.

    How to do it

    1. Start with your hands on the floor, slightly wider than your shoulders.
    2. Keep your body straight, with your core engaged and hips extended.
    3. Bend your elbows, lowering your chest towards the floor at a 45-degree angle with your arms.
    4. Push back up to the starting position.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    7reps
    2
    7reps
    3
    7reps
    4
    7reps
  • 7. Walking Lunge

    Walking Lunge demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    1,338,423
    Quadriceps Strength
    82 mScore
    Quadriceps

    Walking Lunges are a great exercise that works your thighs, glutes, and hamstrings. You step forward into a lunge, then continue walking, which helps improve your balance and strength.

    How to do it

    1. Stand up straight with your feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.
    2. Shift your weight to one leg as you step forward with the other leg.
    3. Land heel first with the stepping leg and lift your back heel off the floor.
    4. Lower your back knee towards the ground, keeping the front heel down.
    5. Raise your back knee once your front thigh is parallel to the ground, then step it forward, repeating with the opposite leg.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    2
    8reps
    3
    8reps
    4
    8reps
  • 8. Tricep Push Up

    Tricep Push Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    2,257,713
    Chest Strength
    69 mScore
    Chest

    The Tricep Push Up is a bodyweight exercise that strengthens your chest, triceps, and shoulders. By keeping your elbows close to your sides, you emphasize the tricep muscles more than regular push ups.

    How to do it

    1. Lie face down with your legs straight and hands below your chest, elbows tucked in.
    2. Push up by straightening your arms, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels.
    3. Lower your chest back down by bending your elbows.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    2
    8reps
    3
    8reps
    4
    8reps
  • 9. Hip Thrust

    Hip Thrust demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    Glutes Strength
    99 mScore
    Glutes

    The Hip Thrust is an easy exercise that focuses on strengthening your glutes. It helps improve your glute drive, which benefits many other movements and exercises.

    How to do it

    1. Lie on your back with your feet flat and hip-width apart.
    2. Place your arms at your sides, palms down.
    3. Tilt your hips up while tightening your tummy to keep your back flat.
    4. Lift your hips by squeezing your glutes until your body forms a straight line from knees to shoulders.
    5. Lower your hips back down to the ground in a controlled manner.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    16reps
    2
    16reps
    3
    16reps
    4
    16reps
  • 10. Bicycle Crunch

    Bicycle Crunch demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    4,691,493
    Abs Strength
    98 mScore
    Abs

    The Bicycle Crunch is an advanced ab exercise that targets your core while keeping your upper body lifted. Instead of lowering your torso, you maintain the position and move your legs in a cycling motion for better muscle engagement.

    How to do it

    1. Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and knees bent at 90 degrees.
    2. Lift your feet off the ground to start.
    3. Extend one leg straight while keeping the other knee bent toward your chest.
    4. Return the leg to your chest and touch your opposite elbow to that knee while twisting your torso.
    5. Switch legs and repeat, lowering your head and shoulders to the ground between reps.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    9reps
    2
    9reps
    3
    9reps
    4
    9reps
  • 11. Crunches

    Crunches demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    Abs Strength
    100 mScore
    Abs

    Crunches are a simple exercise that strengthens your abdominal muscles. Unlike sit-ups, you only lift your shoulder blades off the ground. This makes crunches perfect for beginners wanting to improve their core strength.

    How to do it

    1. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
    2. Place hands behind your head and keep your lower back on the ground.
    3. Curl your shoulders off the floor by tightening your abdomen, keeping your chin tucked.
    4. Lower your shoulders back to the ground while holding tension in your abs.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    9reps
    2
    9reps
    3
    9reps
    4
    9reps
  • 12. Flutter Kicks

    Flutter Kicks demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    Abs Strength
    93 mScore
    Abs

    Flutter Kicks are a core exercise performed while lying on a bench. They help strengthen your abs and improve leg mobility by allowing greater movement under your legs.

    How to do it

    1. Lie on your back on a bench with your legs hanging off the end.
    2. Make sure your mid thigh is resting on the back edge of the bench.
    3. Hold onto the bench for stability.
    4. Raise one leg while keeping it straight.
    5. Lower that leg back to the starting position, maintaining tension in your hamstring and glute.
    6. Repeat with the other leg.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    9reps
    2
    9reps
    3
    9reps
    4
    9reps
  • 13. Jackknife Sit-Up

    Jackknife Sit-Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    1,359,227
    Abs Strength
    87 mScore
    Abs

    The Jackknife Sit-Up is a core exercise that combines a Sit-Up and Leg Pull-In. It helps strengthen your abdominal muscles by raising your torso and legs together, making it a more challenging workout for your core.

    How to do it

    1. Lie on your back with your legs straight and arms extended overhead.
    2. Engage your core and lift your legs and upper body off the ground, bringing your ribcage towards your belly button.
    3. Keep your legs at a 45-degree angle as your arms move parallel to them.
    4. Slowly return to the starting position while maintaining control.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    9reps
    2
    9reps
    3
    9reps
    4
    9reps
  • 14. Leg Raise

    Leg Raise demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    3,962,641
    Abs Strength
    99 mScore
    Abs

    The Leg Raise is a beginner-friendly exercise that strengthens your core. You lie on your back and lift your legs up while controlling their descent for better results.

    How to do it

    1. Lie on your back with your legs straight and arms at your sides, palms down.
    2. Tilt your hips slightly so your lower back touches the floor.
    3. Tighten your abs to keep your lower back down while breathing in.
    4. Bend your ankles at 90 degrees and lift your legs up to a vertical position.
    5. Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    9reps
    2
    9reps
    3
    9reps
    4
    9reps
  • 15. Oblique Crunch

    Oblique Crunch demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    Abs Strength
    95 mScore
    Abs

    The Oblique Crunch is a core exercise that targets the muscles on the sides of your abdomen. By reaching across your body, you isolate your obliques for a more effective workout.

    How to do it

    1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
    2. Place your left hand behind your head and extend your right arm on the floor.
    3. Lift your left elbow and shoulder toward your right knee, bringing your right knee in as you crunch.
    4. Return to the starting position and repeat for the recommended reps.
    5. Switch sides and repeat the exercise with the right arm.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    9reps
    2
    9reps
    3
    9reps
    4
    9reps

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