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Home strength

Adults 18–64 · 20 min

All the big muscle groups, zero equipment, done in about 20 minutes. The WHO asks for two strength sessions a week — here's one of them.

How to do it

3 rounds of the circuit, 8–12 reps per exercise. Rest as much as you need — this isn't a race.

The exercises

1

Squats

10–12 reps

Slow down, strong up. Hold a table edge if balance is off.

2

Push-ups

8–12 reps

Against the wall, on knees, or full — pick your level.

3

Lunges

8 per leg

Big step, back knee toward the floor.

4

Backpack rows

10–12 reps

Load a backpack with books, hinge forward, and row.

5

Glute bridge

12–15 reps

Squeeze at the top — your lower back will thank you.

6

Plank

30–45 sec

Straight line from head to heels.

Good to know

Never trained before? Start with one round and the easier versions. Muscles gently burning is fine; joints hurting is not.