26 Easy STANDING FULL BODY Workout at Home (30-Minute Workout)

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Reviewed By: Ashley Castleberry

Don’t feel like getting down on the floor? Maybe your knees aren’t having it. Or you just want to switch things up.

This standing full body workout keeps you upright the entire 30 minutes. No equipment, no mat, just you and some space.

Today’s full body circuit workout features 26 different moves. Each exercise is 30 seconds on, 10 seconds rest.

Just follow along and let’s get sweaty!

1

Marching in Place

We’re kicking things off easy with this simple standing full body workout move.

It looks basic, but if you really focus on form first and then push your speed, you’ll feel it working.

How to perform:

  • March in place, getting your knees up high.
  • Stay nice and light on your toes.
  • Squeeze your core.
  • Once you have nailed the form, push your speed for the duration of the 30 seconds.
2

Bodyweight Squats

Time to get into some classic squats.

The key here? Sit all the way down into your heels and keep your body slightly angled forward—don’t hinge at the hips at the top.

How to perform:

  • Lower your body all the way down, sitting into your heels.
  • Keep your body angled slightly forward.
  • Do not hinge your hips all the way forward at the top of the movement.
  • Squeeze your glutes.
3

Butt Kicks

This one’s all about getting that heel as close to your bum as possible while you step side to side.

Stay light on your toes and keep moving!

How to perform:

  • Step from side to side.
  • Kick your heel back as close as you can to your bum.
  • Stay up on your toes.
4

Squat with Rise

Here’s where things get interesting.

You’ll do a squat, then rise all the way up onto your toes at the top. Squeeze everything tight and control your body coming back down.

How to perform:

  • Perform a squat, then rise up.
  • As you come up from the squat, rise all the way up onto your toes.
  • Squeeze everything nice and strong.
  • Control your body as you come back down.
5

Jump with Twist

This standing core workout move will fire up your abs.

Every time you jump, your hands go the opposite direction of your toes. It takes a bit of coordination, but once you get the rhythm, you’ll really feel your core working.

How to perform:

  • Jump and twist your lower body.
  • Every time you jump, move your hands in the opposite direction of your toes.
  • Switch sides continuously.
  • Focus on engaging your core.
6

Reverse Lunges

Lunges are a standing workout staple—and for good reason.

You’ll step back into a lunge, hinge at the hip, and press through your heel to come back up. You’ll do one side first, then switch to the other.

How to perform:

  • Step your leg back into a lunge.
  • Sit back into the lunge, hinging at the hip.
  • Keep your body angled forward so that you are putting pressure on the glute.
  • Press through your heel to come up to center.
  • Perform this interval on the right side first, rest, then perform the next interval on the left side.
7

Jumping Jacks

Straight up classic jumping jacks here.

Focus on keeping your upper body strong and your rib cage closed. Sounds simple, but it’ll get your heart pumping.

How to perform:

  • Perform straight, regular jumping jacks.
  • Keep your upper body strong.
  • Keep your rib cage closed.
8

Double Standing Crunch

This is a two-part move: elbow to knee, then fingers to toes—all on the same side before you switch.

Can’t quite reach your toes? No worries. Just tap your knee twice instead.

How to perform:

  • Bring your elbow to your knee on one side.
  • Immediately reach your fingers to your toes on the same side.
  • Switch to the other side.
  • If you can’t reach your toes, tap your knee twice.
  • Exhale as you do the crunches and think about squeezing your core.
9

Side Lunges

You’ll step out into a side lunge and press through your supporting leg to come back to center.

If stepping out throws off your form, keep your legs wide and stationary—just press back and forth from there.

How to perform:

  • Step out and come over into a side lunge.
  • Press through that supporting leg to come back to the center.
  • Try to keep your chest lifted.
  • If stepping out compromises your form, keep your legs stationary in a wide stance and press back to center from there.
  • Perform the first interval on the right side, then switch to the left side for the next interval.
10

Standing Oblique Crunches

This one targets your side abs.

Here’s the thing: don’t bring your knee straight up to the side. Bring it slightly in front so you’re really squeezing those obliques.

How to perform:

  • Lift your leg to the side and reach your elbow for that knee.
  • Do not bring the knee directly up to the side; bring it slightly in front so you are squeezing the obliques.
  • Exhale as you crunch.
11

Reach Down and Up

A quick, simple move that gets your whole body involved.

Rise up tall, then reach down to touch the mat with your fingertips. Keep those legs straight and reach for the ceiling as you come back up.

How to perform:

  • Rise up, then come down so your fingertips touch the mat.
  • Rise back up with legs nice and straight.
  • Reach your arms towards the ceiling as you rise.
12

Ice Skaters

This is a fun cardio burst for any standing workouts at home routine.

You’ll jump (or step) side to side, bringing your outside leg back on a diagonal and touching your fingertips to the mat. Not feeling the jump? That’s okay—you can skip it.

How to perform:

  • Jump or step to the side.
  • Bring your outside leg back on a diagonal.
  • Touch your fingertips to the mat.
  • Switch to the other side.
  • You can perform this with or without a jump.
13

Cross Body Punches and Squat

Punch it out, then squat it down!

You’ll do four cross-body punches, then drop into a squat for four counts. It’s a great way to build muscle while keeping your heart rate up.

How to perform:

  • Perform four cross-body punches (Count: 1, 2, 3, 4).
  • Squat down for four counts (Count: 1, 2, 3, 4).
  • Repeat the sequence.
14

Up and Overs

Think of this as a side-to-side hop.

Jump up and over, touch the mat with your fingertips, then jump to the other side. You can also step instead of jump if that feels better.

How to perform:

  • Jump up and over to the side.
  • Touch your fingertips to the mat.
  • Jump up and over to the other side.
  • You can perform this with or without the jump.
15

Jumping Jacks (Side & Front)

A twist on the classic jack!

One jump goes out to the side, the next jump brings your arms and legs to the front. It’s a quick workout routine move that keeps things interesting.

How to perform:

  • Perform one jumping jack with arms and legs going out to the side.
  • On your second jump, bring your arms and legs up to the front.
  • Alternate between side and front variations.
16

Jump Rope (No Rope)

No equipment needed for this one—just pretend you’re holding a rope.

Keep your arm circles small and tight, shoulders down, and make tiny jumps with your feet.

How to perform:

  • Make nice, tight, tiny circles with your upper body/arms (as if holding a rope).
  • Keep your shoulders down.
  • Make small, tiny jumps with your lower body.
17

Kick and Brace

This one is all about stability.

Kick forward with one leg, bring it back, and brace yourself strong. You’re not going into a full lunge here—just a slight bend to keep that supporting leg working hard.

How to perform:

  • Kick forward using one leg.
  • Bring the leg back and brace yourself strongly (keep a slight bend in the back leg; do not go into a full lunge).
  • Kick back, then kick forward again.
  • Focus on the stability of your supporting leg.
  • Perform the first interval using the right leg, then switch to the left leg for the next interval.
18

Shuffle Reach

Shuffle to one side, reach down for the opposite toe, and let your other arm swing up behind you.

Then shuffle to the other side and repeat. It’s quick, it’s dynamic, and it’ll get you sweating.

How to perform:

  • Shuffle to one side.
  • Reach down for the opposite toe while the other arm comes up behind you.
  • Shuffle to the other side and reach for the opposite toe.
19

Single Leg Crunches

Three crunches on one side, step out, then three on the other.

Get those knees up and don’t forget to breathe! This full body workout move sneaks in some serious core work.

How to perform:

  • Perform three single-leg crunches on one side (Count: 1, 2, 3).
  • Step out and switch to the other side for three crunches.
  • Get your knees up and don’t forget to breathe.
20

Squat to Toe Reach

Squat down with your fingertips by your ears, then come up and reach across for the opposite toe.

Use your core here and don’t let your chest drop as you go back into the squat.

How to perform:

  • Perform a squat with your fingertips by your ears.
  • Come up and reach your hand to the opposite toe.
  • Go back down into the squat and reach to the other side.
  • Use your core and do not drop your chest as you come down into your squat.
21

Three Twists with Reach

Do three twisting jumps, then reach down for your toe (or your knee if that’s easier).

Repeat on the other side. You’ll really feel this one in your core.

How to perform:

  • Perform three twisting jumps (Count: 1, 2, 3).
  • Reach down for your toe or reach for your knee.
  • Repeat the three twists and reach on the other side.
  • Really feel your core on the twists.
22

Curtsy Lunge to Narrow Squat

Here’s a combo that challenges your legs from different angles.

You’ll do a curtsy lunge, then shift right into a narrow squat. Keep your chest lifted and try to slow down your breathing.

How to perform:

  • Perform a curtsy lunge.
  • Transition into a narrow squat.
  • Repeat the pattern: Lunge, Squat, Lunge, Squat.
  • Keep your chest lifted and try to slow down your breathing.
23

Jumping Jack Side Step Punch

Jump your feet out and in, then step to the side and punch with the same arm and leg.

Keep those arms strong—this standing workout move hits your upper body too.

How to perform:

  • Jump your feet out and in (standard Jack motion).
  • Step to the side and punch out with the same arm and same leg.
  • Bring it back in.
  • Use nice strong arms.
24

Single Leg RDL

This is a balance challenge.

You’ll hinge forward on one leg while the other lifts behind you. Want it easier? Keep your back foot on the floor. Either way, keep your back flat and make it controlled.

How to perform:

  • Perform a single-leg deadlift.
  • You can keep your back leg lifted for a challenge or planted on the floor for balance.
  • Find your balance and come up.
  • Make the movement controlled, keep your back flat, and slow down your breathing.
  • Perform the first interval on the right side, then switch to the left side for the next interval.
25

Squat Jumps

Almost there!

Add a jump at the top of your squat and push yourself for the full 30 seconds. This one’s all about intensity.

How to perform:

  • Perform squats and add a jump at the top of the movement.
  • Push yourself for the full 30 seconds.
26

High Knees

The final push!

Run in place, driving your knees up as high as you can. Maintain this motion for the final 30 seconds and you’re done.

How to perform:

  • Run in place, driving your knees up high.
  • Maintain this motion for the final 30 seconds.

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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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