Home Training - Does It Work?
Yes! Bodyweight training can be as effective as gym workouts, especially for beginners and intermediate trainers.
Best Bodyweight Exercises
Chest and Shoulders
- Push-ups - classic, wide and narrow grip
- Diamond push-ups - for triceps
- Pike push-ups - for shoulders
- Handstand push-ups against wall - advanced
Back
- Superman - lower back strengthening
- Pull-ups (if you have a bar) - best for back
- Reverse snow angels - shoulder girdle
- Side arm reaches - rotator cuffs
Legs
- Squats - foundational exercise
- Lunges - balance and strength
- Glute bridge - glutes and hamstrings
- Pistol squats - advanced
- Box jumps - plyometrics
Core
- Plank - static strength
- Mountain climbers - dynamic
- Bicycle - abs
- Leg raises - lower abs
Weekly Program for Beginners
3x per week (Mon-Wed-Fri)
Day 1 - Upper Body
- Push-ups 3x10
- Pike push-ups 3x8
- Superman 3x15
- Plank 3x30 sec
Day 2 - Lower Body
- Squats 3x15
- Lunges 3x10 (each leg)
- Glute bridge 3x15
- Calf raises 3x20
Day 3 - Full Body
- Burpees 3x10
- Mountain climbers 3x20
- Push-ups 2x12
- Squats 2x15
- Plank 2x45 sec
How to Progress?
1. Increase reps - add 2-3 reps per week
2. Add sets - 3 → 4 → 5 sets
3. Slow down tempo - 3 sec down, 1 sec pause, 3 sec up
4. Progress to harder variation - e.g., regular squat → pistol squat
Supplements for Home Training
- Protein - for muscle synthesis and recovery
- creatine supplements - works for bodyweight training too
- BCAA/EAA - if training fasted
Our Recommendation
Home training is great for:
- Beginners building a foundation
- While traveling
- As gym alternative
- Budget savings
Pro tip: To see results, train consistently 3-4x per week and track protein intake!
See also:
- Resistance Bands for Home Workouts: A Complete Beginner's Guide
- Home Gym Setup for Beginners: Complete Guide
- Kettlebell Training for Beginners: A Complete Guide
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