The best strength exercises for the whole body
Do you lack motivation to get started?
In a hectic everyday life, it is not always easy to maintain a good training flow. After long days at work or in school, the motivation to get off the couch can be harder to overcome, and you often end up lying on the sofa for the rest of the evening. However, did you know that by incorporating a bit of strength training into your routine, you can increase your energy levels and actually gain more stamina? Read more about how to get started with training.
Strength training is for everyone, and it is never too late to get started. With our wide selection of training equipment and training clothes, you will be well prepared for your first sessions. It’s not always easy to know where to start, but we would like to help you. Therefore, we have put together a simple strength training program that can be performed at home or in the gym. Read more about strength programs for beginners.
Whether you are a beginner or advanced, Resistance bands, also called training bands, are an essential accessory that everyone should include in their training bag. Our training bands come in three different strengths, so you can easily adjust and vary as you get stronger. Training bands are also great to use for warming up and activating various muscle groups, which is important before any workout.
Four benefits of strength training
- You prevent loss of muscle mass
- Reduces the risk of injury
- Improves mental health
- Prevents cardiovascular diseases
Full body strength training program
This program includes 5 exercises that strengthen the entire body, and is suitable for both beginners and those who have trained a lot before. The training program can be performed with or without weights.
Exercise 1
Squats (increases strength in legs, glutes, and core muscles)
4 sets x 12 repetitions
Squats are a very popular exercise and can be adjusted in several ways. Try doing squats with dumbbells or in a rack with weights.
Exercise 2
Push-ups (increases strength in chest, shoulders, and triceps)
4 sets x 10 repetitions
Start on your knees to make it easier. Use a band around your elbows for more resistance.
Exercise 3
Lunges (increases strength in thighs and glutes)
3 sets (on each leg) x 12 repetitions
Exercise 4
Back extension (increases strength in the back)
4 sets x 12
Exercise 5
Plank (increases strength in the entire core muscle group)
3 sets x 1 min
The only thing more fun than training alone is training with a friend. Check out our best training exercises for two here!
Also read: Injury prevention training