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Bodyweight Strength

Get Stronger At Home is a four-week plan built for living rooms and hotel rooms — no dumbbells, no machines, just bodyweight moves that hit legs, push, pull, and core.

Follow Workout A, B, and C in Strength Training Workouts — preview each session, log sets with max-rep targets, and build strength without leaving the house.

Bodyweight Strength program overview showing beginner level, 4 weeks, and home workout benefits

Strength, mobility, and endurance without a gym membership. Each week cycles three full-body workouts — squats and push-ups in A, lunges and incline press in B, step-ups and diamond push-ups in C — with short rest periods to keep sessions focused and effective.

What this program trains

  • Lower body: squats, lunges, step-ups, and glute bridges for leg strength and hip stability.
  • Upper body push: floor push-ups, incline variations, and diamond push-ups scale difficulty without equipment.
  • Core and balance: planks, bird dogs, Russian twists, and side planks tie everything together.
  • Practical fitness: the kind of strength that reduces everyday aches and supports whatever training you do alongside it.

How the four weeks are laid out

  • Three workouts per week: Workout A, B, and C — rotate through them so each session feels fresh while the structure stays familiar.
  • 30–60 second rest between sets to keep intensity up without turning it into a long cardio session.
  • Max-rep focus: targets are guidelines — work hard with good form and add reps as you adapt.
  • Same schedule, four weeks: exercises and sets repeat so you can measure progress by how many quality reps you complete.

Who is this plan for?

Beginners starting strength training, travellers, or anyone who wants a simple home routine before buying weights. Push-up and squat variations scale easily — incline push-ups and controlled depth make the early weeks approachable.

Why follow it in the app instead of from memory

Three workouts with five exercises each is a lot to track on paper. The app shows what is next, coaching cues per movement, and lets you log each set — including when you beat your previous rep count.

Workout A Week 1 preview with bodyweight squats, push ups, glute bridges, and core exercises

Workout preview

Three rotations, one full-body focus

Workout A leans on squats and standard push-ups. B adds lunges, incline push-ups, and hip thrusts. C brings step-ups, diamond push-ups, and single-leg glute work. Together they cover the major patterns without repeating the same session every visit.

Active bodyweight workout logging squats and push ups with rep targets

Guided sessions

Rep targets with room to push

Each exercise shows set targets and a max-rep cue — work toward the number with solid form, then beat it when you can. The app remembers what you logged last time so progress is obvious week to week.

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Practical tips

  • Use incline push-ups if needed. Hands on a couch or bench reduces load while you build pressing strength.
  • Pick a stable step. Stairs or a firm chair work for step-ups — avoid wobbly furniture.
  • Rest with purpose. Thirty to sixty seconds is enough to recover for the next set without cooling down completely.
  • Find it in the app. Open Get Stronger At Home (Bodyweight Strength) from the Routines list or home-focused programs.

How the weeks build on each other

The exercise list stays consistent for four weeks so you can focus on doing more quality reps and shorter rests, not learning new movements every Monday. The full A / B / C breakdown is below — or open Bodyweight Strength and start Workout A.

Complete Bodyweight Strength schedule

Every exercise and set — exactly as programmed in Strength Training Workouts.

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Week 1

You'll be performing full-body exercises that target all major muscle groups. Keep rest periods between 30 to 60 seconds to maintain intensity and maximize results. Keep good form throughout each movement to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Workout A

  1. Bodyweight Squats

    3 sets × 15 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Focus on depth and form to maximize leg engagement.

  2. Push Ups

    3 sets × 8 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Maintain a straight body line and engage the core.

  3. Glute Bridges

    3 sets × 12 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Squeeze your glutes at the top for maximum contraction.

  4. Plank with Shoulder Tap

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Keep your hips stable while alternating shoulder taps.

  5. Bird Dog

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Engage your core and move slowly to maintain balance.

Workout B

  1. Reverse Lunges

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Step back into each lunge to focus on glutes and balance.

  2. Incline Push Ups

    3 sets × 12 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Use a stable surface to decrease push-up difficulty.

  3. Hip Thrust

    3 sets × 12 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Drive through your heels and squeeze your glutes at the top.

  4. Plank with Leg Lift

    2 sets × 12 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Strengthens your core, improving posture and stability.

  5. Russian Twists

    2 sets × 20 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Twists will boost core rotation and stability.

Workout C

  1. Step Ups

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Use a sturdy surface, such as stairs, and maintain balance.

  2. Diamond Push Ups

    3 sets × 8 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Keep your hands closer together to target triceps.

  3. Single Leg Glute Bridge

    3 sets × 8 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Lift one leg and drive through the heel of the planted foot.

  4. Side Plank

    3 sets × 20 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Engages your obliques and deep core muscles.

  5. Dead Bug

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Maintain a neutral spine while moving opposite limbs.

Week 2

You'll be performing full-body exercises that target all major muscle groups. Keep rest periods between 30 to 60 seconds to maintain intensity and maximize results. Keep good form throughout each movement to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Workout A

  1. Bodyweight Squats

    3 sets × 15 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Focus on depth and form to maximize leg engagement.

  2. Push Ups

    3 sets × 8 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Maintain a straight body line and engage the core.

  3. Glute Bridges

    3 sets × 12 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Squeeze your glutes at the top for maximum contraction.

  4. Plank with Shoulder Tap

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Keep your hips stable while alternating shoulder taps.

  5. Bird Dog

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Engage your core and move slowly to maintain balance.

Workout B

  1. Reverse Lunges

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Step back into each lunge to focus on glutes and balance.

  2. Incline Push Ups

    3 sets × 12 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Use a stable surface to decrease push-up difficulty.

  3. Hip Thrust

    3 sets × 12 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Drive through your heels and squeeze your glutes at the top.

  4. Plank with Leg Lift

    2 sets × 12 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Strengthens your core, improving posture and stability.

  5. Russian Twists

    2 sets × 20 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Twists will boost core rotation and stability.

Workout C

  1. Step Ups

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Use a sturdy surface, such as stairs, and maintain balance.

  2. Diamond Push Ups

    3 sets × 8 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Keep your hands closer together to target triceps.

  3. Single Leg Glute Bridge

    3 sets × 8 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Lift one leg and drive through the heel of the planted foot.

  4. Side Plank

    3 sets × 20 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Engages your obliques and deep core muscles.

  5. Dead Bug

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Maintain a neutral spine while moving opposite limbs.

Week 3

You'll be performing full-body exercises that target all major muscle groups. Keep rest periods between 30 to 60 seconds to maintain intensity and maximize results. Keep good form throughout each movement to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Workout A

  1. Bodyweight Squats

    3 sets × 15 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Focus on depth and form to maximize leg engagement.

  2. Push Ups

    3 sets × 8 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Maintain a straight body line and engage the core.

  3. Glute Bridges

    3 sets × 12 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Squeeze your glutes at the top for maximum contraction.

  4. Plank with Shoulder Tap

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Keep your hips stable while alternating shoulder taps.

  5. Bird Dog

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Engage your core and move slowly to maintain balance.

Workout B

  1. Reverse Lunges

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Step back into each lunge to focus on glutes and balance.

  2. Incline Push Ups

    3 sets × 12 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Use a stable surface to decrease push-up difficulty.

  3. Hip Thrust

    3 sets × 12 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Drive through your heels and squeeze your glutes at the top.

  4. Plank with Leg Lift

    2 sets × 12 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Strengthens your core, improving posture and stability.

  5. Russian Twists

    2 sets × 20 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Twists will boost core rotation and stability.

Workout C

  1. Step Ups

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Use a sturdy surface, such as stairs, and maintain balance.

  2. Diamond Push Ups

    3 sets × 8 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Keep your hands closer together to target triceps.

  3. Single Leg Glute Bridge

    3 sets × 8 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Lift one leg and drive through the heel of the planted foot.

  4. Side Plank

    3 sets × 20 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Engages your obliques and deep core muscles.

  5. Dead Bug

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Maintain a neutral spine while moving opposite limbs.

Week 4

You'll be performing full-body exercises that target all major muscle groups. Keep rest periods between 30 to 60 seconds to maintain intensity and maximize results. Keep good form throughout each movement to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Workout A

  1. Bodyweight Squats

    3 sets × 15 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Focus on depth and form to maximize leg engagement.

  2. Push Ups

    3 sets × 8 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Maintain a straight body line and engage the core.

  3. Glute Bridges

    3 sets × 12 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Squeeze your glutes at the top for maximum contraction.

  4. Plank with Shoulder Tap

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Keep your hips stable while alternating shoulder taps.

  5. Bird Dog

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Engage your core and move slowly to maintain balance.

Workout B

  1. Reverse Lunges

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Step back into each lunge to focus on glutes and balance.

  2. Incline Push Ups

    3 sets × 12 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Use a stable surface to decrease push-up difficulty.

  3. Hip Thrust

    3 sets × 12 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Drive through your heels and squeeze your glutes at the top.

  4. Plank with Leg Lift

    2 sets × 12 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Strengthens your core, improving posture and stability.

  5. Russian Twists

    2 sets × 20 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Twists will boost core rotation and stability.

Workout C

  1. Step Ups

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Use a sturdy surface, such as stairs, and maintain balance.

  2. Diamond Push Ups

    3 sets × 8 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Keep your hands closer together to target triceps.

  3. Single Leg Glute Bridge

    3 sets × 8 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Lift one leg and drive through the heel of the planted foot.

  4. Side Plank

    3 sets × 20 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Engages your obliques and deep core muscles.

  5. Dead Bug

    3 sets × 10 reps

    Do as many reps as you can

    Maintain a neutral spine while moving opposite limbs.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need any equipment for Bodyweight Strength?+

No weights required. You need floor space and, for some exercises, a sturdy chair, bench, or step for incline push-ups and step-ups. A mat is optional but helpful.

How often should I train each week?+

The program rotates Workout A, B, and C across four weeks. Most people train three times per week (one workout per session) with a rest day between, or follow the order the app suggests for your week.

What does “do as many reps as you can” mean?+

Each set has a rep target, but the goal is to work hard with good form — add reps week to week as you get stronger. Stop a set when technique breaks down, not when you hit an arbitrary number at any cost.

Can I add weights later?+

Yes. The program is designed for bodyweight only, but the app notes you can supplement with weights if you prefer — goblet squats or a backpack for step-ups are common progressions.

How is this different from Foundations: Db Only?+

Foundations: Db Only is an eight-week dumbbell plan for rowers with two workouts per week. Bodyweight Strength is a four-week, three-workout rotation you can do anywhere with no equipment.

Start Bodyweight Strength at Home

Install Strength Training Workouts, open Get Stronger At Home, and build real strength with nothing but your bodyweight and a bit of floor space.

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