Exercise Library

Browse 55+ no-equipment exercises designed for busy parents. Build full-body strength at home with proper form guides, progressions, and modifications.

Remember: Exercising one area doesn't reduce fat in that specific spot. Fat loss happens holistically across your entire body through balanced training and nutrition. Our approach focuses on working your whole body systematically each week for sustainable results.
Bodyweight Squat
beginner

Bodyweight Squat

The bodyweight squat is a foundational lower-body exercise that builds strength in your legs and glutes while improving mobility and balance. Perfect for home workouts with no equipment needed.

Lower Body
2 min
No Equipment
Quadriceps, Glutes
Jump Squat
intermediate

Jump Squat

An explosive variation of the squat that builds power, strength, and cardiovascular endurance. Great for burning calories and improving athletic performance.

Lower Body
2 min
No Equipment
Quadriceps, Glutes
Wall Sit
beginner

Wall Sit

An isometric exercise that builds leg strength and endurance without movement. Perfect for small spaces and quiet environments.

Lower Body
1 min
Quadriceps, Glutes
Bulgarian Split Squat
intermediate

Bulgarian Split Squat

A challenging single-leg squat variation that improves balance, unilateral strength, and hip mobility. Uses a chair or couch for rear foot elevation.

Lower Body
3 min
Quadriceps, Glutes
Glute Bridge
beginner

Glute Bridge

A foundational hip extension exercise that strengthens your glutes and hamstrings while improving hip mobility and reducing lower back pain.

Lower Body
2 min
No Equipment
Glutes, Hamstrings
Single-Leg Glute Bridge
intermediate

Single-Leg Glute Bridge

An advanced glute bridge variation that challenges each side independently, improving balance, unilateral strength, and hip stability.

Lower Body
3 min
No Equipment
Glutes, Hamstrings
Hip Thrust
intermediate

Hip Thrust

One of the best exercises for building strong glutes. The elevated position allows for greater range of motion and glute activation compared to floor bridges.

Lower Body
3 min
Glutes, Hamstrings
Reverse Lunge
beginner

Reverse Lunge

A knee-friendly lunge variation that's easier to balance than forward lunges. Great for building leg strength and improving coordination.

Lower Body
2 min
No Equipment
Quadriceps, Glutes
Walking Lunge
intermediate

Walking Lunge

A dynamic lunge variation that challenges balance and coordination while building lower body strength. Requires more space than stationary lunges.

Lower Body
3 min
No Equipment
Quadriceps, Glutes
Forward Lunge
beginner

Forward Lunge

A classic lunge variation where you step forward, work the leg, and return to start. Builds strength, balance, and coordination.

Lower Body
2 min
No Equipment
Quadriceps, Glutes
Lateral Lunge
intermediate

Lateral Lunge

A side-to-side lunge that targets your inner thighs and improves lateral strength and mobility. Great for functional fitness and sports performance.

Lower Body
2 min
No Equipment
Quadriceps, Glutes, Adductors
Step-Up
beginner

Step-Up

A functional exercise that mimics climbing stairs. Builds single-leg strength, balance, and power using household furniture or stairs.

Lower Body
2 min
Quadriceps, Glutes
Single-Leg Deadlift
intermediate

Single-Leg Deadlift

A challenging balance exercise that strengthens your posterior chain while improving single-leg stability and coordination.

Lower Body
3 min
No Equipment
Hamstrings, Glutes
Calf Raise
beginner

Calf Raise

A simple yet effective exercise for building calf strength and ankle stability. Can be done anywhere, anytime.

Lower Body
2 min
Calves (Gastrocnemius, Soleus)
Sissy Squat
advanced

Sissy Squat

An advanced quad-focused exercise that requires significant knee flexion and core control. Excellent for building quad strength and knee stability.

Lower Body
2 min
Quadriceps
Push-Up
beginner

Push-Up

The classic push-up is a fundamental upper body exercise that builds chest, shoulder, and tricep strength while engaging your core.

Upper Body (Push)
2 min
No Equipment
Chest, Triceps
Wide Push-Up
intermediate

Wide Push-Up

A push-up variation with hands placed wider than shoulder-width, placing greater emphasis on the chest muscles.

Upper Body (Push)
2 min
No Equipment
Chest (Pectoralis Major)
Diamond Push-Up
intermediate

Diamond Push-Up

A close-grip push-up variation that significantly increases tricep activation. Your hands form a diamond shape beneath your chest.

Upper Body (Push)
2 min
No Equipment
Triceps
Decline Push-Up
intermediate

Decline Push-Up

An elevated push-up variation where your feet are higher than your hands, shifting emphasis to your upper chest and shoulders.

Upper Body (Push)
2 min
Upper Chest, Shoulders
Incline Push-Up
beginner

Incline Push-Up

A beginner-friendly push-up where your hands are elevated, reducing the amount of bodyweight you need to lift. Perfect for building strength.

Upper Body (Push)
2 min
Chest, Triceps
Knee Push-Up
beginner

Knee Push-Up

A modified push-up performed from your knees, reducing the load and making it accessible for beginners or those building strength.

Upper Body (Push)
2 min
No Equipment
Chest, Triceps
Pike Push-Up
intermediate

Pike Push-Up

A shoulder-focused push-up variation where your body forms an inverted V shape, simulating an overhead press movement.

Upper Body (Push)
2 min
No Equipment
Shoulders (Deltoids)
Handstand Hold (Wall-Assisted)
advanced

Handstand Hold (Wall-Assisted)

An advanced inverted hold that builds tremendous shoulder strength, core stability, and body awareness. Use a wall for support.

Upper Body (Push)
2 min
Shoulders, Upper Back
Shoulder Tap
beginner

Shoulder Tap

A dynamic plank variation that challenges shoulder stability and anti-rotation core strength. Great for functional fitness.

Upper Body (Push)
2 min
No Equipment
Shoulders, Core
Tricep Dip
intermediate

Tricep Dip

An effective tricep builder using a chair or couch. Great for targeting the back of your arms with just bodyweight.

Upper Body (Push)
2 min
Triceps
Bench Dip
intermediate

Bench Dip

An advanced dip variation where both hands and feet are elevated, increasing the challenge and tricep activation.

Upper Body (Push)
3 min
Triceps
Close-Grip Push-Up
intermediate

Close-Grip Push-Up

A push-up variation with hands closer together than standard, emphasizing tricep engagement. Similar to diamond push-up but slightly easier.

Upper Body (Push)
2 min
No Equipment
Triceps
Superman
beginner

Superman

A back-strengthening exercise that targets your posterior chain. Great for improving posture and preventing lower back pain.

Upper Body (Pull)
2 min
No Equipment
Lower Back, Upper Back
Prone Y Raise
beginner

Prone Y Raise

A shoulder and upper back exercise that strengthens your posterior chain and improves posture. Arms form a Y shape overhead.

Upper Body (Pull)
2 min
No Equipment
Upper Back, Rear Shoulders
Prone T Raise
beginner

Prone T Raise

Targets the middle back muscles responsible for pulling your shoulder blades together. Essential for good posture.

Upper Body (Pull)
2 min
No Equipment
Upper Back, Rear Shoulders
Prone W Raise
intermediate

Prone W Raise

A challenging back exercise where your arms form a W shape, emphasizing shoulder blade retraction and external rotation.

Upper Body (Pull)
2 min
No Equipment
Upper Back, Rear Shoulders
Reverse Snow Angel
intermediate

Reverse Snow Angel

A dynamic back exercise that sweeps your arms through a full range of motion while face down, mimicking a snow angel.

Upper Body (Pull)
2 min
No Equipment
Upper Back, Rear Shoulders
Doorframe Row
beginner

Doorframe Row

A creative rowing exercise using a doorframe or towel wrapped around a sturdy object. Great for building pulling strength at home.

Upper Body (Pull)
2 min
Upper Back, Lats
Plank Hold
beginner

Plank Hold

The foundational core exercise that builds total-body stability and endurance. Essential for a strong, functional core.

Core
1 min
No Equipment
Core (Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis)
Dead Bug
beginner

Dead Bug

An excellent exercise for building core control and coordination while protecting your lower back. Great for all fitness levels.

Core
2 min
No Equipment
Core (Deep Abdominals)
Hollow Hold
intermediate

Hollow Hold

A gymnastics-inspired core hold that builds incredible abdominal strength and body tension. Challenging but highly effective.

Core
2 min
No Equipment
Core (Rectus Abdominis)
Body Saw
advanced

Body Saw

An advanced plank variation where you rock forward and back, creating intense core and shoulder engagement.

Core
2 min
Core, Shoulders
Side Plank
intermediate

Side Plank

A lateral core stability exercise that strengthens your obliques and improves hip stability. Essential for balanced core development.

Core
2 min
No Equipment
Obliques, Core
Bird Dog
beginner

Bird Dog

A fundamental exercise for building core stability, balance, and coordination while strengthening your entire posterior chain.

Core
2 min
No Equipment
Core, Lower Back
Plank with Shoulder Tap
intermediate

Plank with Shoulder Tap

A dynamic plank variation that challenges rotational stability and shoulder endurance. Great for functional core strength.

Core
2 min
No Equipment
Core, Obliques
Bicycle Crunch
intermediate

Bicycle Crunch

A dynamic ab exercise that targets both your rectus abdominis and obliques through rotation and flexion.

Core
2 min
No Equipment
Core (Rectus Abdominis, Obliques)
Russian Twist
intermediate

Russian Twist

A rotational core exercise that builds oblique strength and rotational power. Can be done with just bodyweight.

Core
2 min
No Equipment
Obliques, Core
Mountain Climber
intermediate

Mountain Climber

A dynamic, cardio-intensive core exercise that builds endurance while strengthening your abs, shoulders, and hip flexors.

Core
2 min
No Equipment
Core, Hip Flexors
Burpee
intermediate

Burpee

The ultimate full-body exercise that combines a squat, plank, push-up, and jump into one movement. Incredible for conditioning.

Full Body / Cardio
2 min
No Equipment
Full Body, Cardio
Jumping Jack
beginner

Jumping Jack

A classic cardio exercise that gets your heart rate up while warming up your entire body. Great for any fitness level.

Full Body / Cardio
1 min
No Equipment
Cardio, Full Body
High Knees
beginner

High Knees

A running-in-place variation that elevates your heart rate while improving hip flexor strength and coordination.

Full Body / Cardio
1 min
No Equipment
Cardio, Hip Flexors
Butt Kicks
beginner

Butt Kicks

A dynamic cardio move where you kick your heels up toward your glutes, great for warming up hamstrings and elevating heart rate.

Full Body / Cardio
1 min
No Equipment
Cardio, Hamstrings
Jump Lunge
advanced

Jump Lunge

An explosive plyometric exercise that builds leg power, cardiovascular endurance, and improves athletic performance.

Full Body / Cardio
2 min
No Equipment
Quads, Glutes, Cardio
Squat Thrust
intermediate

Squat Thrust

Similar to a burpee but without the push-up and jump, making it a bit easier while still providing excellent cardio.

Full Body / Cardio
2 min
No Equipment
Full Body, Cardio
Inchworm
beginner

Inchworm

A dynamic full-body movement that warms up your entire posterior chain while building core strength and shoulder stability.

Full Body / Cardio
2 min
No Equipment
Core, Shoulders
Cat-Cow Stretch
beginner

Cat-Cow Stretch

A gentle spinal mobility exercise that improves flexibility, reduces back tension, and promotes spinal health. Perfect for daily practice.

Mobility / Recovery
2 min
No Equipment
Spine Mobility
Child's Pose
beginner

Child's Pose

A restorative yoga pose that gently stretches your back, hips, and shoulders while promoting relaxation and recovery.

Mobility / Recovery
1 min
No Equipment
Lower Back, Hips
Downward Dog
beginner

Downward Dog

A foundational yoga pose that stretches your entire posterior chain while building shoulder and core strength.

Mobility / Recovery
2 min
No Equipment
Hamstrings, Calves, Shoulders
Hip Flexor Stretch
beginner

Hip Flexor Stretch

Essential for anyone who sits a lot. Stretches tight hip flexors and improves hip mobility and posture.

Mobility / Recovery
2 min
No Equipment
Hip Flexors, Quads
World's Greatest Stretch
intermediate

World's Greatest Stretch

A dynamic, multi-component stretch that mobilizes your hips, spine, and shoulders. Truly one of the best full-body stretches.

Mobility / Recovery
3 min
No Equipment
Full Body Mobility

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