Essential Strength Training Exercises for Beginners
1. Squats: Build Lower Body Strength Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Lower yourself as if sitting in a chair. Keep your chest up and weight on your heels. Push through your heels to stand up. 2. Push-Ups: Upper Body & Core Strength Start in a plank position, hands shoulder-width apart. Lower yourself until your chest nearly touches the floor. Keep your core tight and body aligned. Push back up. Modification: Start on your knees if needed. 3. Lunges: Strength & Balance Step forward with one leg. Lower until both knees form 90-degree angles. Push back to the starting position. Switch legs and repeat. 4. Plank: Core Stability Rest on your forearms and toes, body in a straight line. Engage your core and hold the position. 5. Dumbbell Rows: Strengthen Back & Arms Place one hand on a bench for support. Hold a dumbbell in the opposite hand, arm extended. Pull the dumbbell up towards your chest. Lower with control and repeat.