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Full-Body Cool Down 12-min Bodyweight Workout

12 min
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9 exercises

Take care of your body, and your body will take care of you. Spend 12 minutes bringing yourself back to a resting state by following this cool down. You winner.

It's only 3 minutes, no records need to be set. Jog at a very slow and consistent pace.
Backward Camel Stretch exercise illustration
Backward Camel Stretch
1 sets
12 reps
Each rep is 1 flexion and 1 extension. Take your time.
Cobra Abdominal Stretch exercise illustration
Cobra Abdominal Stretch
1 sets
30 secs
A perfect stretch to follow, the cobra. Keep your legs nice and flat on the floor.
Hamstring Stretch exercise illustration
Hamstring Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
Move you chest toward your knee, spend 30 seconds on each leg.
Overhead Triceps Stretch exercise illustration
Overhead Triceps Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
30 seconds per arm, you're almost done!
Lunge Stretch exercise illustration
Lunge Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
Try to push your arms nice and high and your legs nice and low. 30 seconds per leg is ideal.
Broomstick Stretch exercise illustration
Broomstick Stretch
1 sets
45 secs
Another great use of a broomstick!
Side Lying Quad Stretch exercise illustration
Side Lying Quad Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
Give that quad a nice old pull to relieve it of any built up lactic acid.
Your victory walk has arrived at the perfect time. Give yourself a little shake, and get outta here!

About this workout

Full-Body Cool Down 12-min Bodyweight Workout is a free 12 min workout plan with 9 illustrated exercises for your abs, arms, back and cardio. 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: 12 min
  • Exercises: 9
  • Training focus: Abs, arms, back and cardio
  • Equipment: NO EQUIPMENT
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Format: Interactive workout and printable PDF

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Questions about this workout

What equipment do I need for this workout?

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 Full-Body Cool Down 12-min Bodyweight Workout take?

The full workout takes about 12 minutes, covering 9 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?

This is an intermediate workout, best suited to people with some training experience. Beginners can still follow it by reducing the weight, doing fewer sets or resting longer between sets – each exercise includes illustrated form instructions.

What muscles does this workout target?

This routine primarily works your quadriceps, lower back, abs, hamstrings, triceps, glutes & hip flexors. 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 increase endurance, increase flexibility, 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.

Full-Body Cool Down 12-min Bodyweight Workout
12 min
 · 
9 exercises
Take care of your body, and your body will take care of you. Spend 12 minutes bringing yourself back to a resting state by following this cool down. You winner.
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Cardio – Running / Treadmill
Cardio – Running / Treadmill exercise illustration
3 min
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
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It's only 3 minutes, no records need to be set. Jog at a very slow and consistent pace.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings

No specific instructions for this exercise.

Backward Camel Stretch
Backward Camel Stretch exercise illustration
1 sets
12 reps
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
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Each rep is 1 flexion and 1 extension. Take your time.
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back
Secondary:
Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Kneel on a mat with your hands and knees shoulder-width apart.
  2. Pull your abs in, hunch your back up and extend your spine.
  3. Hold the stretch and then release, push your abs back outwards to the starting position, flexing your spine as you do so.
Cobra Abdominal Stretch
Cobra Abdominal Stretch exercise illustration
1 sets
30 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
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A perfect stretch to follow, the cobra. Keep your legs nice and flat on the floor.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Lower Back
  1. Lie face down with your hands under your shoulders.
  2. Point your feet downwards to lengthen your spine.
  3. Slowly push your torso up as far as you comfortably can – try to get your hips to rise off the floor slightly.
  4. Hold the stretch and then lower down to starting position.

Avoid this stretch if you have back problems.

Hamstring Stretch
Hamstring Stretch exercise illustration
2 sets
30 secs
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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Move you chest toward your knee, spend 30 seconds on each leg.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Sit on a mat and extend your right leg out to the side.
  2. Bend your left leg and place the foot against your inner right thigh.
  3. Lean forward from the hips and reach for your ankle as comfortably as you can. You should feel a slight pull in the hamstring.
  4. Hold the stretch and then repeat on the left leg.
Overhead Triceps Stretch
Overhead Triceps Stretch exercise illustration
2 sets
30 secs
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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30 seconds per arm, you're almost done!
Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
Secondary:
Shoulders
  • Standing up straight with a tight core, extend your left arm straight into the air.
  • Keep the elbow up as you bend your arm behind your head.
  • Take the right hand and gently pull the left elbow towards the right.
  • Hold this stretch then switch to the other side.
Lunge Stretch
Lunge Stretch exercise illustration
2 sets
30 secs
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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Try to push your arms nice and high and your legs nice and low. 30 seconds per leg is ideal.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Biceps, Calves, Shoulders
  1. Begin by standing tall with a tight core and looking straight ahead. Keep your chest up as you step forward with your right foot into a lunge position.
  2. Lower the left knee to the ground. Extend the right knee forward.
  3. Clasp your hands together and push them straight overhead. You’ll primarily feel the stretch in your hamstrings and hip flexors. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds then switch sides.
Broomstick Stretch
Broomstick Stretch exercise illustration
1 sets
45 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
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Another great use of a broomstick!
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Chest
  1. Standing with your feet at shoulder-width, toes pointing out, hold a pole/pvc pipe/broomstick in front of you. You can also do this stretch with a towel.
  2. Make sure to brace your core before you lift the pole above your head in an arc motion. Keep the arms completely straight throughout.
  3. Slowly move the pole behind you, focusing the stretch in the shoulders. Hold the stretch for the specified amount of time then slowly return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Standing with a flat back and tight core, raise your arms to the sides.
  2. While focusing on the shoulders, slowly rotate your arms in a circular motion. Start with small circles. Gradually increase the size of the circles.
  3. After completing one set of a pre-determined number (such as 10 repetitions), reverse the direction, going counter-clockwise.
Side Lying Quad Stretch
Side Lying Quad Stretch exercise illustration
2 sets
30 secs
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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Give that quad a nice old pull to relieve it of any built up lactic acid.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
  1. Lie on the ground and turn over on your right side. Place your right hand on your head for support or simply extend it out for balance.
  2. Grab your left foot with your left hand. Keep the right leg extended straight out.
  3. Pull on the left foot, feeling the stretch in the quadricep muscle. Do this for 15 to 30 seconds. Release then switch sides and repeat.
Cardio - Walking / Treadmill
Cardio - Walking / Treadmill exercise illustration
2 min
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
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Your victory walk has arrived at the perfect time. Give yourself a little shake, and get outta here!
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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