Bodyweight Bootcamp: Push-Ups, Burpees, and Squats Workout Plan

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This bodyweight bootcamp workout plan combines push-ups, burpees, and squats to create a comprehensive full-body routine. Designed to build strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness, this plan uses only bodyweight exercises, making it perfect for home or outdoor workouts.

Warm-Up (5-10 Minutes)

  1. Jumping Jacks - 2 minutes

  2. Arm Circles - 1 minute (30 seconds forward, 30 seconds backward)

  3. Leg Swings - 1 minute (30 seconds each leg)

  4. Bodyweight Squats - 2 minutes

Workout Routine

1. Push-Ups

  • Reps: 10-20 per set

  • Rest: 30-60 seconds between sets

  • Description: Start in a high plank position with hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor, then push back up to the starting position. Keep your core engaged and body in a straight line throughout the movement.

2. Burpees

  • Reps: 10-15 per set

  • Rest: 30-60 seconds between sets

  • Description: Begin standing, then drop into a squat position and place your hands on the floor. Kick your feet back into a plank position, perform a push-up, then jump your feet back to your hands. Explode up into a jump, reaching your hands overhead. Repeat.

3. Bodyweight Squats

  • Reps: 15-25 per set

  • Rest: 30-60 seconds between sets

  • Description: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Lower your body into a squat position, keeping your chest up and knees over your toes. Push through your heels to return to the starting position. Focus on maintaining proper form throughout the exercise.

4. Tricep Dips

  • Reps: 10-15 per set

  • Rest: 30-60 seconds between sets

  • Description: Use a stable surface such as a bench or chair. Place your hands shoulder-width apart on the edge, legs extended in front of you. Lower your body by bending your elbows until they are at a 90-degree angle, then push back up to the starting position.

5. Plank

  • Duration: 30-60 seconds per set

  • Rest: 30-60 seconds between sets

  • Description: Start in a forearm plank position with your body in a straight line from head to heels. Engage your core and hold the position without letting your hips sag or rise.

6. High Knees

  • Duration: 30-60 seconds per set

  • Rest: 30-60 seconds between sets

  • Description: Stand with feet hip-width apart. Run in place, lifting your knees as high as possible with each step. Pump your arms to maintain momentum and keep your core engaged.

Cool Down (5-10 Minutes)

  1. Standing Forward Bend - 1 minute

  2. Child's Pose - 2 minutes

  3. Quad Stretch - 1 minute each leg

  4. Seated Hamstring Stretch - 2 minutes

Key Benefits:

  • Builds full-body strength and endurance

  • Enhances cardiovascular fitness

  • Requires no equipment, making it accessible anywhere

  • Promotes fat loss and muscle toning

This Bodyweight Bootcamp workout plan is designed to be efficient and effective, targeting multiple muscle groups and improving overall fitness. For more fitness routines and health tips, visit our Fitness Page.

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