5 Full-body Exercises That Require No Equipment

You might believe that a good workout that engages your entire body needs a lot of time and effort. But what if all you had to do were five exercises to stretch and engage almost every muscle in your body as well as your core? The following are five such compound exercises that will work your entire body and you won’t even need to get any equipment for them.1. Jumping jacks

This one will stretch your limbs and help you balance yourself better as well. It’s also a simple enough exercise that you can begin your workout with.

2. Squats

This one works your back and legs while also engaging your midriff and hips.

3. Push-up

A push-up, when properly done, can engage your entire body and boost your endurance.

4. Air swimming

This is one of the simplest exercises to strengthen postural muscles and engages the back as well.

5. Runner’s crunch

This one engages your core while also exercising your limbs and toning all your muscles.

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