It\'s leg day! This beginner 28-min bodyweight workout targets your lower body with compound exercises — no equipment needed. Work through sumo squats (quads, hamstrings, glutes) and bodyweight lunges (quads, hip flexors, glutes) to build muscle and tone your legs.
🔥 Warm Up: Our final warm up before we move onto today\'s exercises. Complete 2 sets of 10 slow reps, resting for 60 seconds between. Then you\'re ready to go!
💪 Resistance: Bodyweight resistance is a great place to start on any strength plan! Hit 5 reps, slowly, per set here! As always, the exercise instructions are right there should you need them!
🧊 Cool Down: Now is your time to take it easy while bringing that heart rate back down. Walk at a lightly steady pace for 5 minutes, then you\'re all done for day!
About this workout
Beginner 28-Min Leg Day Bodyweight Workout is a free 28 min workout plan with 6 illustrated exercises for your glutes & hip flexors, cardio and legs. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.
Tap any exercise in the workout to see the muscles worked, clear exercise illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Each workout includes sets, reps, rest times and notes so you can follow the plan without guessing.
Workout details
Duration: 28 min
Exercises: 6
Training focus: Glutes & hip flexors, cardio and legs
No equipment is needed – every exercise in this workout uses your own bodyweight, so you can do it at home or anywhere.
How long does the Beginner 28-Min Leg Day Bodyweight Workout take?
The full workout takes about 28 minutes, covering 6 exercises with prescribed sets, reps and rest periods. Using the built-in timers and auto-advance keeps you on pace from start to finish.
Is this workout suitable for my fitness level?
Yes – this is a beginner-friendly workout. Every exercise includes an illustration and step-by-step instructions, so you can learn proper form as you go. Start with lighter weights and focus on technique.
What muscles does this workout target?
This routine primarily works your glutes & hip flexors, quadriceps, calves, hamstrings. Tap any exercise in the workout to see a muscle diagram showing exactly which primary and secondary muscles it activates.
How often should I do this workout?
For gain muscle, get toned, aim to do this workout 2–3 times per week with at least one rest day between sessions. Progress by gradually adding weight or reps, and pair it with workouts for other muscle groups during the week.
Can I download or save this workout?
Yes – you can download this workout as a free printable PDF using the download button, or save it to a free WorkoutLabs Fit account to follow it on your phone, customize the exercises and track your progress.
More free glutes & hip flexors, cardio and legs workouts
It\'s leg day! This beginner 28-min bodyweight workout targets your lower body with compound exercises — no equipment needed. Work through sumo squats (quads, hamstrings, glutes) and bodyweight lunges (quads, hip flexors, glutes) to build muscle and tone your legs.
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🔥 Warm Up: Our final warm up before we move onto today\'s exercises. Complete 2 sets of 10 slow reps, resting for 60 seconds between. Then you\'re ready to go!
Place a chair behind you. Stand up straight with a tight core and flat back. Fold your arms in front. Your feet should be shoulder-width and toes and pointing forward.
Slowly descend by bending your knees and driving your hips back. Keep your chest and head up.
Touch the chair with your butt then slowly rise back to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Stand with your feet in a wide stance, with your toes slightly pointed outwards – like a sumo wrestler. Hold your hands together in front of your chest.
Keeping your back straight, lower your body towards the ground by bending your knees.
As you reach a fully squatting position (legs are bent at a 90-degree angle), hold the pose for 1 second before driving your feet into the floor and slowly push your body back up to the starting position.
For a bonus, tense your glutes at the top of the movement.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors
Standing with a braced core and flat back, bring your hands together at chest height. Position your feet to be at hip-width.
Beginning with the right foot, step backward and across your left foot. Simultaneously, bend the left knee and drop it towards the ground.
Stop when the front right knee is parallel with the ground. Push off the ground with your right foot and return to the starting position.
💪 Resistance: Bodyweight resistance is a great place to start on any strength plan! Hit 5 reps, slowly, per set here! As always, the exercise instructions are right there should you need them!
Stand straight – that’s the starting position. Step forward with your left leg and slowly lower your body until your front knee is bent at least 90 degrees, while your rear knee is just off the floor. Keep your torso upright the entire time. Look forward.
Pause, then push off your left foot off the floor and return to the starting position as quickly as you can.
On your next rep, step forward with your right leg. Continue to alternate back and forth—doing one rep with your left, then one rep with your right.
🧊 Cool Down: Now is your time to take it easy while bringing that heart rate back down. Walk at a lightly steady pace for 5 minutes, then you\'re all done for day!
After following a thorough warm-up session, stand tall on a walkway, treadmill, or other walkable area. Make sure that your chest is up, core is braced, shoulders are back, and gaze is straight ahead.
Begin by placing your left foot forward then shifting your hips to move the right leg forward. Continue this back and forth motion at a pace that is ideal for you.
You may also want to include small weights or a grip strengthener during your walks. Remember to maintain perfect form throughout the walk. Avoid slouching.
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