Building muscle at home can be effective with the right exercises. Here are seven exercises that target various muscle groups and can be done at home with minimal equipment.
Targets: Quadriceps, hamstrings, glute How to: Stand shoulder-width apart, squat by bending knees and pushing hips back, then return to starting position.
Targets: Chest, shoulders, triceps, core How to: Start in plank position, lower body by bending elbows, then push back up.
Targets: Quadriceps, hamstrings, glute How to: Step forward, lower body until knees are at 90 degrees, push off front foot, and repeat on the other leg.
Targets: Back, bicep How to (Pull-Ups): Hang on bar, pull body up until chin is above the bar. How to (Inverted Rows): Lie under bar, grab with overhand grip, pull chest up towards the bar.
Targets: Core, shoulders, back How to: Get into plank position, elbows beneath shoulders, body straight, engage core, and hold.
Targets: Triceps, shoulder How to: Sit on chair's edge, hands beside hips, slide off, bend elbows, lower body, then push back up.
Targets: Calve How to: Stand feet hip-width apart, rise onto balls of feet, lift heels as high as possible, then lower and repeat.