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20–25 min Strength Legs Glutes

Bodyweight Squats, Reverse Lunges, Glute Bridges, Calf Raises, and a Hollow-body hold. No kit. Two or three easy sets. Stop with a couple of reps left.

How it runs. Easy march and hip circles, then the list. Two or three sets of eight to twelve, or a twenty-to-forty-second hold. Rest 60–90 seconds. One pass is the session. Add reps first, then a slower lower, then a harder leverage.

How to read ahead. Do to go one move at a time.

Warm-up

1 Marching in Place

90 seconds

Easy march. Soft knees.

Option. Tiny steps count. Hold a chair if balance feels unsure.

Stop if. A joint complains, the breath gets sharp, or the march turns into a stomp.

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  1. 1

    Stand tall with soft knees and relaxed shoulders.

  2. 2

    Lift one knee to a comfortable height while swinging the opposite arm forward.

  3. 3

    Alternate sides in a steady, rhythmic march.

  4. 4

    Keep the torso upright and breathe naturally.

  5. 5

    Stay light on your feet — no stomping.

Marching in Place

  • Gently raises heart rate and body temperature
  • Wakes up the hips and coordination without impact
  • Classic starting move that feels welcoming, never punishing

Marching in Place

Full body

Move type

Cardio

Targets

Hip flexors Conditioning
Another way

2 Hip Circles

30 seconds

Slow circles. Both ways. Ribs quiet.

Option. Small range is a full win.

Stop if. The low back pinches or the hips twist.

Show the steps
  1. 1

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, soft knees, hands on hips or out to the sides.

  2. 2

    Circle your hips slowly in one direction, keeping the upper body relatively still.

  3. 3

    Make the circles as large and smooth as feels good.

  4. 4

    After several circles, reverse direction.

  5. 5

    Breathe and keep the movement fluid.

Hip Circles

  • Wakes up the hips and lower back after sitting
  • Prepares the pelvis for squatting and hinging patterns
  • Feels playful and retro — like warming up for an 80s dance class

Hip Circles

Lower body Core

Move type

Mobility

Targets

Hip flexors Lower back
Another way

Main

3 Bodyweight Squats

2–3 sets, 8–12 reps

Sit the hips back and down. Knees track over the toes. Chest tall. Stand.

Option. Chair Sit-to-Stand. Hold a chair. Easy depth is the right depth.

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  1. 1

    Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.

  2. 2

    Brace your core and keep your chest lifted and shoulders back.

  3. 3

    Push your hips back and bend your knees to lower as if sitting back into a chair.

  4. 4

    Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground or as low as feels comfortable.

  5. 5

    Drive through your heels to stand back up, squeezing your glutes at the top.

  6. 6

    Keep your knees tracking over your toes throughout the movement.

Bodyweight Squats

  • Wakes up your legs, glutes and core — the foundation of everything
  • Helps you move through life with more power and less effort
  • Feels amazing once you get the rhythm going

Bodyweight Squats

Lower body

Move type

Strength

Targets

Quads Glutes Hamstrings
Another way

4 Lunges

2–3 sets, 8–10 per side

Step back. Front knee over the ankle. Upright torso. Drive through the front foot.

Option. Hold a wall. Half depth. Static split squat if the step feels loud.

Show the steps
  1. 1

    Stand tall with feet hip-width. Soft ribs. Soft knees.

  2. 2

    Step one foot forward, or reverse: step one foot back. Keep the front heel flat.

  3. 3

    Lower until both knees bend about 90°, or sooner if the front knee wants to cave. Back knee hovers just above the floor.

  4. 4

    Keep the front knee tracking over the middle toes. Torso upright. Soft brace.

  5. 5

    Drive through the front heel to stand tall. Finish the set, then switch legs — or alternate each rep if balance stays quiet.

  6. 6

    Holding a wall still counts. Match both sides. Leave a rep or two when form softens.

Lunges

  • Builds single-leg strength, balance, and real-world stepping control
  • Scales from a held reverse step to a free forward lunge when the knee stays quiet
  • Strengthens quads, glutes, and the stabilizers that keep the front knee honest

Lunges

Lower body

Move type

Strength Stability

Targets

Quads Glutes Hamstrings Balance
Another way

5 Glute Bridges

2–3 sets, 8–12 reps

Feet flat. Drive through the heels. Squeeze the glutes at the top. No lumbar arch.

Option. Smaller range if the low back complains. Pause at the top when that feels quiet.

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  1. 1

    Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat, hip-width. Arms by your sides, palms down.

  2. 2

    Gently tuck the pelvis so the low back kisses the floor. Soft brace. Soft ribs.

  3. 3

    Press through the heels and squeeze the glutes to lift the hips. Stop when knees, hips, and shoulders form a quiet line — do not chase extra height with the low back.

  4. 4

    Hold one breath at the top if the back stays quiet, then lower under control.

  5. 5

    Keep the knees tracking over the middle toes. Match both sides.

  6. 6

    Shorten the range or put both feet down the moment the low back takes over or a hamstring complains.

Glute Bridges

  • Wakes up the glutes and teaches hip extension without dumping into the low back
  • Scales from a short quiet bridge to loaded or single-leg work
  • Supports hinge days, comebacks, and return sessions that need honest floor hip drive

Glute Bridges

Lower body

Move type

Strength

Targets

Glutes Hamstrings Lower back
Another way

6 Calf Raises

2–3 sets, 8–12 reps

Rise onto the balls of the feet. Slow lower. Hold a wall if you want it.

Option. Smaller rise. One leg when two legs get easy.

Stop if. The Achilles pinches or the ankle wobbles out of control.

Show the steps
  1. 1

    Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, holding onto a wall or chair for balance if needed.

  2. 2

    Slowly rise up onto the balls of your feet.

  3. 3

    Hold for one second at the top, squeezing your calves.

  4. 4

    Lower your heels back down with control.

  5. 5

    Keep your knees soft and posture tall.

  6. 6

    Repeat with smooth, controlled movement.

Calf Raises

  • Strong calves that make walking, running and climbing stairs feel easier
  • Helps prevent those annoying shin splints
  • Tiny move with big payoff for lower-leg power

Calf Raises

Lower body

Move type

Strength

Targets

Calves
Another way

7 Hollow Body Hold

2–3 sets, 20–40 seconds

Low back pressed down. Arms and legs long and low. Soft breath.

Option. Bend the knees. Tuck the arms by the sides. Shorter hold if the back lifts.

Show the steps
  1. 1

    Lie on your back and press your lower back into the floor.

  2. 2

    Lift your shoulders and legs slightly off the ground.

  3. 3

    Extend your arms overhead or by your sides.

  4. 4

    Create a gentle banana shape with your body.

  5. 5

    Hold and breathe steadily.

  6. 6

    Keep your core tight.

Hollow Body Hold

  • Builds deep core strength and control
  • The foundation for advanced moves like dragon flags
  • Makes your entire midsection feel locked in

Hollow Body Hold

Core

Move type

Stability Strength

Targets

Abs Hip flexors Lower back
Another way

Leave one or two reps in the tank. Shorten or skip anything that does not feel good today. Sharp joint pain is a stop. Showing up is the win.

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