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Total body workout

gaevren
gaevren Posts: 9
edited February 6 in Fitness and Exercise
Sorry if this has been asked before. My search-fu is weak.

I want to start incorporating strength training into my workouts, but I want to make sure I hit all the muscle groups. I don't really want to train a single muscle in isolation...movements that work multiple muscles at once are ideal for my goals. I go to a gym so I have access to free weights and I'm not afraid to use them!

Currently I am doing these bodyweight exercises:

Pushups
Leg-raises
Squats
Pull-ups (assisted pullups right now, but I will be gradually working my way up to real, non-assisted pullups)

Am I missing any major muscle groups? Should I be hitting another area in addition to the above?

Thanks!

Replies

  • _xXJennXx_
    _xXJennXx_ Posts: 3,290 Member
    Burpees and mountain climbers work ya pretty good! And planks are great for the core.
  • gaevren
    gaevren Posts: 9
    I'm familiar with burpees and planks but I'd never heard of mountain climbers before. Just looked those up...looks like a definite workout!!
  • _xXJennXx_
    _xXJennXx_ Posts: 3,290 Member
    Ya I didn't like them at first, but now I do!
  • caoceanlover
    caoceanlover Posts: 46 Member
    Turkish get-ups with a kettle bell work every muscle in your body. Try them without weight first so you can get the form correct. Then start adding weight. bodybuilding.com is is a great website for ideas :smile:
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