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10 Easy FULL BODY CIRCUIT WORKOUT at Home for Beginners (10-Minute Workout)

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Reviewed By: Ashley Castleberry

Ten minutes, ten different exercises, and no repeats.

That’s all it takes to get a solid full body circuit workout done right from your living room. And since there’s no equipment or jumping involved, it’s perfect for beginners.

This easy full body workout at home hits everything from your legs to your core to your arms, so just follow along for 45 seconds per move and you’re good to go!

Here’s the full workout:

1

Ice Skaters (without jump)

This one’s a great way to ease into the workout since you’ll just be stepping side to side with your back leg sweeping behind you on a diagonal.

It looks simple enough, but once you add the fingertip-to-floor reach, you’ll start to feel your legs and core working together.

So if you’re just getting into home workouts, this is exactly the kind of low-impact move that builds coordination without overwhelming you right out the gate.

How to perform:

  • Step one leg across to the opposite side.
  • Bring your back leg behind you on the diagonal.
  • Keep your chest nice and lifted as you move.
  • Reach down and touch your fingertips to the floor.
  • Alternate sides, performing the movement without jumping.
2

Squat into Reverse Lunge

Here’s where things start to pick up because you’ll go from a squat straight into a reverse lunge, then right back again.

What makes this one challenging is the transition between the two, so take your time finding your balance, especially on that step back.

On top of that, it hits your quads, glutes, and core all at once.

How to perform:

  • Stand and perform a standard squat.
  • Rise up from the squat, step one foot back behind you.
  • Lower your body down into a reverse lunge.
  • Step back up to your starting position.
  • Continue to alternate between a squat and a reverse lunge.
3

Modified Burpee (without jump)

Before you panic, this isn’t your typical burpee. There’s no jumping involved, so you can breathe easy on this one.

Instead, you’ll step out into a plank, bring each knee in one at a time, then step back up to standing. It’s all about control here.

And even though it’s a simpler variation, it still gets your heart rate going without the high impact.

How to perform:

  • Rise up, come down, and plant your hands.
  • Step your feet out into a nice flat plank.
  • Bring one knee in toward your chest, then step back.
  • Bring the other knee in, then step it back.
  • Step your feet up and rise back up to standing.
4

Bicycle Crunches

Time to get down on the floor for a classic. You’ll twist your elbow toward the opposite knee while keeping your feet off the ground the entire time.

Now, the key with this one is to press your lower back into the floor so your abs do the real work.

Then once you’ve got the form down, try picking up the pace a little to really feel the burn.

How to perform:

  • Lay flat on your back and prepare to crunch.
  • Press your low back firmly into the floor.
  • Bring your elbow across to meet your opposite knee.
  • Ensure your feet do not touch the floor.
  • Alternate sides and try to pick up the pace.
5

Crab Toe Touches

This one might feel a little awkward at first, and that’s totally okay. You’ll sit in a reverse bridge and reach up to tap your knee or toe.

But if your wrists aren’t loving it, just stay seated and do the toe taps from there. No shame in that at all.

Either way, you’re still getting a solid core and coordination challenge out of this move.

How to perform:

  • Get down into a reverse bridge position on the floor.
  • Reach up and alternate touching your knee or toe.
  • If your wrists bother you, sit down on your bum.
  • From your bum, continue alternating and tapping your toes.
  • Keep moving steadily through the time limit.
6

Full Sit Up with Punches

For this exercise, you’ll come up into a sit-up and throw two quick punches at the top, which adds a little fun to a move you’ve probably done a hundred times.

Here’s the thing to watch for, though. When you lower back down, don’t go all the way flat. Instead, keep some tension on your abs so you’re working the whole time.

That small adjustment alone makes a big difference.

How to perform:

  • Lay down and come up into a full sit-up.
  • Throw two punches (one, two) as you sit up.
  • Lower your body down, but do not extend all the way.
  • Keep the tension on your abs at the bottom.
  • Rise back up and repeat the two punches.
7

Rolling Planks

You can do this from a high plank on your hands or a low plank on your forearms, so either way works.

From there, you’ll rotate to one side and extend your arm up. The tricky part, though, is keeping your hips from twisting too much as you roll.

So just focus on staying in a straight line and keeping your core tight. This one really tests your stability.

How to perform:

  • Get into a high plank on hands or low plank on forearms.
  • Keep your bum down and your core fully engaged.
  • Maintain a nice straight line with your body.
  • Flip your body to the side and extend one arm up.
  • Alternate sides to perform the rolling or one-arm planks.
8

Squat to Elbow-Knee

This one combines a squat with a standing crunch, which means you’re working your legs and your core at the same time.

As you come up from the squat, bring your elbow to the opposite knee, then reach your fingers down to your toes. It’s a quick rhythm once you get the hang of it.

But if that feels like too much to juggle, just do double knee crunches instead. You’ll still get a solid workout out of it.

How to perform:

  • Perform a squat while keeping your chest lifted.
  • As you rise, bring your elbow to your opposite knee.
  • Tap your toe down, then bring your fingers to your toes.
  • Alternate sides for the squat and reach movements.
  • Alternatively, modify by doing two double knee crunches.
9

Up and Overs (without jump)

Think of this as a lateral step-up with a little extra flair. You’ll step to one side, reach your arms all the way up, then come back down and touch the floor.

Along with working your legs, it keeps your heart rate up while giving your core something to think about too.

And since there’s no jumping, it’s also a nice option for anyone working around joint sensitivity.

How to perform:

  • Step it up and come over to the side without jumping.
  • Reach down so your fingertips touch the floor.
  • Reach your arms all the way up to the sky.
  • Step over to the other side and repeat the motion.
  • Think about keeping your core engaged throughout.
10

Oblique Twisters

You’re on the last one, so finish strong! You’ll do three standing twists, and on that third one, reach down for your knee or toes.

What’s nice about this move is that it targets your obliques in a way that feels more dynamic than just crunching on the floor.

It’s a fun way to close out the routine, so keep your core engaged through every twist and you’ll feel it right away.

How to perform:

  • Stand up and perform three twists (one, two, three).
  • Think about engaging your core as you twist.
  • On the third twist, reach for your knee or toes.
  • Return to the center and reset your position.
  • Alternate sides and repeat the twisting sequence.

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I’m fitness coach Ashley Castleberry, an NASM-certified personal trainer and nutritionist, as well as a coach on an established YouTube Channel with over 1 million followers. With certifications from major fitness brands, I specialize in athletic, HIIT, and strength training. Leveraging my experience coaching clients on lifestyle changes, I provide customized exercise and nutrition guidance to help people reach their fitness goals, whether that be weight loss, muscle gain or overall health improvement.

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