Are you ready for a push workout that will leave you feeling like you can push anything (or anyone) aside? No equipment is needed here, just a mindset for sweat. Be sure to read the notes of each exercise before pushing on, then, push on!
The final exercise of the day! Hold this steady and strong for the full 30 seconds per set!
About this workout
Home Chest Gains 30-min Bodyweight Workout is a free 30 min workout plan with 8 illustrated exercises for your triceps, abs, arms and chest. 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.
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 Home Chest Gains 30-min Bodyweight Workout take?
The full workout takes about 30 minutes, covering 8 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 advanced workout designed for experienced lifters. If you're newer to training, scale it down with lighter loads and longer rests, or browse our library for a beginner or intermediate version of a similar routine.
What muscles does this workout target?
This routine primarily works your abs, shoulders, chest, triceps. 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.
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Are you ready for a push workout that will leave you feeling like you can push anything (or anyone) aside? No equipment is needed here, just a mindset for sweat. Be sure to read the notes of each exercise before pushing on, then, push on!
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Get into plank position and place hands wide apart, supporting your body on your toes. Your body should be straight and elbows extended. Keep abs engages and hips lifted off the floor.
Allow the elbows to flex and lower your chest to the floor.
Pause and then repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
Get into position by placing your hands flat on the floor, directly below your shoulders.
Extend your legs out behind you, with only your toes and balls of your feet touching the floor.
Hold your body up and keep your back straight by tightening your abdominal muscles.
Your neck and head should be bent slightly back.
Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows until your chest is just above the ground or you feel a stretching of your chest and shoulders. Hold for a count of one.
Press upwards from your chest and shoulders, straightening your arms as you return to the starting position. Hold for a count of one.
Repeat.
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Superset A - One Arm Side Push Ups, Incline Push-ups
Set up a bench or stable elevated surface. Begin with both hands on the bench at shoulder-width or just outside of shoulder-width.
Place your feet straight behind you while you tighten your abs and engage the hips. Your hips should not dip or elevate too high during the movement.
Slowly lower yourself towards the bench. Once your upper arms are parallel with the floor, pause, and return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Triceps
Set a barbell in a weight rack at the low end of a decline bench, making sure it is at a height you can reach without fully extending your arms.
Secure your feet under the stirrup, bar or strap at the high end of the bench and lie flat on your back with the rack slightly behind you.
Using an overhand grip, grip the bar with your hands slightly wider than your shoulder width apart.
Push up to lift the bar from the rack and hold it directly over you with your arms locked.
Bend your elbows to slowly lower the barbell until it slightly touches your chest, inhaling as you do so.
Drive the weight back up by contracting your pec muscles and return to the start position, exhaling as you do so.
At the top of the movement, lock your arms and squeeze your chest muscles.
If you are new at this exercise, you should use a spotter. If no spotter is available, then be conservative with the amount of weight used. Do not let the bar drift too far forward, it should touch down your lower chest only. Don't bounce the weight off your chest. Keep full control of the barbell at all times. When performing this exercise, use a 2:1:1 count. That is a count of two on the downward movement. Pause for a count of one. A count of one one the upward movement. You can also use dumbbells or exercise bands to perform this exercise.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest, Triceps
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders
Place a pair of dumbbells on the floor next to a decline bench. Secure yourself in the bench. Pick up dumbbells and hold them above you with a slight bend in the elbow.
Keeping the dumbbells in line with your chest, slowly open up your arms to the sides.
Stop when your upper arms are parallel with the floor.
Squeeze your chest muscles and slowly return to starting position. Repeat.
Place your hands in front of you and shoulder-width apart.
Now bring your hands in towards the center until the tips of your index fingers and tips of your thumbs are touching. This creates a diamond shape between your hands. Your elbows and wrists should be in line with your chest.
With your fingers facing forwards, lift off your knees so that your body forms a straight line and just your hands and toes touch the floor.
Keep you pelvis straight and abs engaged and aim to keep a straight back throughout the movement.
Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the floor, aiming to touch your chest to the top of your hands. Pause briefly.
Return to the starting position by extending your elbows and lifting your body off the floor again.
Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
Secondary:
Chest, Shoulders
Lie on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor. Make sure your back is completely flat on the bench, with no “arching” of your spine.
Grip the barbell with an overhand grip, shoulder width or slightly less than shoulder width apart. (Do not make your grip too narrow as it limits stability of the barbell which can lead to injury)
Push up using your chest and shoulders to lift the barbell above your body, then lower it slowly ( a count of 2) towards the centre of your chest. Hold for a count of one.
Without “bouncing” the weight, force the barbell back up over the middle of your chest, straightening your arms and locking your elbows once your arms are fully straight. Hold for a count of one.
Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
Get into position by placing your hands flat on the floor, directly below your shoulders.
Extend your legs out behind you, with only your toes and balls of your feet touching the floor.
Hold your body up and keep your back straight by tightening your abdominal muscles.
Your neck and head should be bent slightly back.
Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows until your chest is just above the ground or you feel a stretching of your chest and shoulders. Hold for a count of one.
Press upwards from your chest and shoulders, straightening your arms as you return to the starting position. Hold for a count of one.
Weight will be held up by your hands and feet. Hands should be slightly wider than shoulder-width. Core is tight and back is flat. Lower yourself down keeping perfect form.
Explosively push yourself up, extending your elbows. While your hands are off the ground, clap them together.
Return your hands to the ground just outside shoulder-width. Lower yourself back to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
Get into position by placing your hands flat on the floor, directly below your shoulders.
Extend your legs out behind you, with only your toes and balls of your feet touching the floor.
Hold your body up and keep your back straight by tightening your abdominal muscles.
Your neck and head should be bent slightly back.
Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows until your chest is just above the ground or you feel a stretching of your chest and shoulders. Hold for a count of one.
Press upwards from your chest and shoulders, straightening your arms as you return to the starting position. Hold for a count of one.
Position yourself in a plank position, supporting your body with your toes and place your hands underneath your shoulders with elbows extended. Keep your abs engage and prevent letting your hips sag.
Lower your chest to the floor and hold for 30 seconds.
Straighten up to starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
From a push-up position walk your hands and feet away from the centre of your body until you form an ‘X’ shape.
Engage your core and hold this position for the designated amount of time.
Walk your hands and feet back into a push-up position to complete the exercise.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Get into a face down position on the floor supporting your upper body on your forearms. Your elbows should be bent at 90 degrees.
Extend your legs straight out behind you, supporting them on your toes and balls of your feet.
Keep your body in a straight line by tightening your abdominal and oblique muscles.
Hold for as long as possible.
For extra balance training and core strengthening, you can lift one arm or leg.
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