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5 Bodyweight Exercises Every Busy Woman Should Know

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Between work, family, and everything else life throws at you, finding time for the gym can feel impossible. The good news? You don’t need a gym to get a great workout. These five bodyweight exercises target your whole body and can be done in your living room, a hotel room, or even a park.

1. Squats

The king of lower-body exercises. Squats target your glutes, quads, and hamstrings.

How to:

  • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart
  • Push your hips back and bend your knees as if sitting in a chair
  • Keep your chest up and knees behind your toes
  • Press through your heels to stand back up

Aim for: 3 sets of 12–15 reps

2. Push-Ups

A full upper-body exercise that works your chest, shoulders, and core.

How to:

  • Start in a plank position with hands slightly wider than shoulders
  • Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor
  • Keep your core tight and body in a straight line
  • Push back up to the starting position

Modified: Drop to your knees if needed — still effective!

Aim for: 3 sets of 8–12 reps

3. Glute Bridges

Perfect for strengthening your posterior chain and improving posture.

How to:

  • Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor
  • Squeeze your glutes and lift your hips toward the ceiling
  • Hold for a second at the top
  • Lower back down with control

Aim for: 3 sets of 15 reps

4. Plank Hold

One of the best core exercises — no movement required.

How to:

  • Rest on your forearms and toes in a straight line
  • Keep your core engaged and hips level
  • Don’t let your lower back sag

Aim for: 3 sets of 20–45 seconds

5. Lunges

Great for leg strength, balance, and functional movement.

How to:

  • Step forward with one leg, lowering your hips until both knees are at 90 degrees
  • Keep your front knee above your ankle
  • Push back to the starting position
  • Alternate legs

Aim for: 3 sets of 10–12 reps per leg

The 15-Minute Full Body Circuit

Short on time? Combine all five exercises into a quick circuit:

  1. Squats — 12 reps
  2. Push-ups — 8 reps
  3. Glute bridges — 15 reps
  4. Plank hold — 30 seconds
  5. Lunges — 10 reps per leg

Rest 60 seconds between rounds. Repeat 3 times.

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