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Beginner Home Workout — No Equipment

You don't need a gym to start. Three full-body sessions a week with your own body weight train every major muscle, and you can make them harder as you get stronger.

Days: 3 per week
Time: ≈ 30–40 min
Equipment: None (a sturdy table or chair helps)

Weekly layout

Any three non-consecutive days work
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Workout	Rest / walk	Workout	Rest / walk	Workout	Rest	Rest

The full-body session

Stop each set 1–3 reps before you can't do another with good form
Exercise	Sets × reps	Rest
Bodyweight squat	3 × 10–20	90 s
Push-up (incline if needed)	3 × 6–15	90 s
Reverse lunge	3 × 8–12 each leg	90 s
Table row / towel row	3 × 8–15	90 s
Glute bridge	3 × 12–20	60 s
Plank	3 × 20–45 s	60 s

Exercise library Form cues for each move

How to progress

Add reps until you reach the top of the range on every set.
Then make the move harder: lower incline, slower lowering, a pause, or a single-leg version.
Write down what you did each session — progress you can see is progress you'll keep.
When bodyweight gets easy for 20+ reps, add load (a backpack of books) or move to a gym plan.

Safety

Sharp or joint pain is a stop signal — muscle burn is normal, pain is not.
Only row from a table that is sturdy and won't tip.
If you have a heart, joint or other medical condition, check with a doctor first.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I build muscle with home workouts?

Yes, especially as a beginner, as long as sets are taken close to failure and you make them harder over time. Eventually added load helps further progress.

How many days a week should a beginner work out at home?

Three full-body days with a rest day between is a good start. General guidelines (WHO, ACSM) suggest muscle-strengthening activity on at least 2 days a week.

How long should a home workout be?

About 30–40 minutes for this plan, including rest between sets.

What if I can't do a push-up?

Start with incline push-ups against a table or wall, and lower the incline as you get stronger.

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