This 27-min full body gym workout splits into three simple 9-minute blocks: strength training for muscle gain, heart-pumping cardio for fat burn, and muscle-nursing rehab work. Simple, balanced instructions — no complicated plan needed!
2 sets of 40 seconds fully opening those shoulders, then you\'re all done!
About this workout
Morning Sweat 27-Min Full Body Gym Workout is a free 27 min workout plan with 8 illustrated exercises for your glutes, quadriceps, abs and back. 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.
You'll need full gym for this workout. Tap any exercise to see form instructions and possible substitutions if a piece of equipment isn't available.
How long does the Morning Sweat 27-Min Full Body Gym Workout take?
The full workout takes about 27 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 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 glutes & hip flexors, quadriceps, abs, shoulders, hamstrings, lower back. 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, lose fat, 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, quadriceps, abs and back workouts
This 27-min full body gym workout splits into three simple 9-minute blocks: strength training for muscle gain, heart-pumping cardio for fat burn, and muscle-nursing rehab work. Simple, balanced instructions — no complicated plan needed!
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Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
Bend at the knees and drive your hips back as if you’re sitting in a chair. Continue to lower your body until your upper legs are parallel to the floor.
Then drive your hips forward and push through your quads and glutes to return to a standing position.
Just as you reach the standing position, lift your chosen leg out to the side; it should be straight.
Lower your leg back so that you return to the starting position and repeat for the other side!
Sit on the end of a bench with your legs fully extended in front of you angled towards the floor slightly.
Grip the sides of the bench for stability.
Leaning back to about a 45-degree angle from the bench. This is the start position.
Pull your knees in toward you at the same time moving your torso towards them. Make sure you exhale as you perform this part of the movement. Hold for a count of one.
Return to the start position by extending your legs out and relaxing your abdominal muscles. Breathe in as you do this. Pause and repeat.
This exercise can also be performed on the floor by placing your arms to the sides and raising your legs off the floor slightly. slightly over the floor. More advanced athletes can use a dumbbell between their feet or attach a pulley to them for added resistance.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Lower Back
Lie flat with hands under your buttocks.
Keep your knees together and pull them in towards you while moving your torso towards them (lift your head, neck and shoulders up).
Hold and then slowly return to starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Lower Back
Lie on your back on a mat with hands under your lower buttocks on either side to support your pelvis.
Legs straight out in front of you, ankles together and feet slightly off the floor.
Keep your knees straight and raise your legs by flexing the hips until they are completely flexed.
While sitting on the floor with a straight back and tight core, bring each foot inward. Feet should be touching and your legs should make a diamond shape.
Grab your feet with your hands. Place your elbows on the inside of your knees. Slowly lean forward from the hips. Once you feel the stretch in your hip flexors, hold for 15 to 30 seconds. Slowly rise and repeat.
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.
Make sure to brace your core before you lift the pole above your head in an arc motion. Keep the arms completely straight throughout.
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
Standing with a flat back and tight core, raise your arms to the sides.
While focusing on the shoulders, slowly rotate your arms in a circular motion. Start with small circles. Gradually increase the size of the circles.
After completing one set of a pre-determined number (such as 10 repetitions), reverse the direction, going counter-clockwise.
Workout done!
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