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A 20-Minute No-Equipment Workout for Full-Body Strength

What is a good 20-minute workout without equipment?

A balanced 20-minute workout can combine bodyweight strength moves with a short warm-up and cooldown. You only need a little floor space. Our team recommends this full-body routine, with extra attention to your arms and shoulders.

Warm up for 3 minutes

March in place for one minute, then do arm circles for 30 seconds in each direction. Finish with one minute of easy bodyweight squats. Keep your movements comfortable and gradually increase your pace.

Complete a 14-minute circuit

Do each movement for 40 seconds, then rest for 20 seconds. Complete all seven exercises, then repeat the circuit once.

Push-ups: Use a wall, countertop, or your knees if a floor push-up feels too challenging. Keep your body in a straight line.
Chair-free triceps dips: Sit with your legs bent and hands on the floor beside your hips. Lift your hips slightly and bend your elbows a small amount, then press back up. Skip this move if it bothers your shoulders or wrists.
Plank shoulder taps: From a high plank, tap one shoulder at a time while keeping your hips as steady as possible. Lower your knees for an easier version.
Bodyweight squats: Sit your hips back, then stand by pressing through your feet.
Reverse lunges: Step one foot back, lower with control, and alternate sides. Hold a wall for balance if needed.
Glute bridges: Lie on your back with knees bent. Raise your hips, pause briefly, and lower slowly.
Forearm plank: Hold a comfortable plank, keeping your back level. Place your knees down to reduce the effort.

Cool down for 3 minutes

Walk slowly in place, then gently stretch your chest, shoulders, and the backs of your legs. Breathe steadily and stop any movement that causes sharp pain, dizziness, or unusual discomfort.

Choose a pace that lets you maintain good form; you can shorten work intervals or take extra rest as needed. For a focused arm routine, explore our no-equipment bridal workout for toned wedding arms.

FAQ

How often should you do an arm workout?

You can do an arm-focused strength workout about two or three times a week, with rest or lighter activity between sessions. Start at a manageable level and allow your muscles to recover.