Three Exercises for a Full Body Workout

When you can't make it to the gym, try this full-body circuit that's easy to accomplish at home with minimal tools.

Perform the prescribed repetitions of each exercise in order with a 60 seconds rest between each. Perform 3 - 4 rounds of the circuit.

Exercise 1: Ruck plate hollow body pull overs.

Perform 10 total reps. I’m using a 30 lb ruck plate. In the hollow body position with your tail bone tucked and glutes and core engaged, slowly lower the rate back over your head. Try and keep your shoulders slightly lifted off the ground for even more core engagement.

Exercise 2: Standing one arm resistance band rows.

Perform one rep short of the maximum repetitions you can perform. I’m using a 25 - 65 lb resistance band. This movement not only works your upper body, but it also works your core as the band wants to make you twist. But by keeping your core and hips engaged, you can fight the rotation and remain square with the wall.

Exercise 3: Russian twists.

Perform 20 total reps (10 per side). With your core engaged and feet lifted a few inches off of the ground, rotate from side to side. Start the movement in your hips, and follow the rotation all the way up to your shoulders. Keep your eyes on the weight. That will help with form and rotation.