Light Morning Loosening! 🧘♀️ is a free 19 min workout plan with 10 illustrated exercises for your middle back/lats, quadriceps, abs and arms. 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: 19 min
Exercises: 10
Training focus: Middle back/lats, quadriceps, abs and arms
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 Light Morning Loosening! 🧘♀️ take?
The full workout takes about 19 minutes, covering 10 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 hamstrings, glutes & hip flexors, lower back, middle back / lats, abs, 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 improve function, 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.
More free middle back/lats, quadriceps, abs and arms workouts
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.
Lie on your back on a padded surface. Begin with your legs straight in front of you. Bend the left leg up and place the left foot on the ground near your butt. Bend the right leg up and rest the right ankle across the left knee.
Reach your hands around your left shin or left thigh and pull it towards your chest. Your right hand will go through the hole in between your legs.
Pull and hold the left leg, feeling the stretch in the right hip flexor. Slowly, place the left leg back on the floor and switch sides.
Lay on your side comfortably on a yoga mat or soft workout surface. Your upper leg should be bent with your knee pointing upwards and the sole of your foot flat on the floor behind your grounded calf. This will keep you balanced
When ready, place a foam roller under your side running perpendicular to your body
Lean back a little so that the foam roller remains in contact with your latissimus muscle
Apply a little pressure and gently roll up and down, using your bent leg to control your movement, to release tension in your lat muscles
Place a foam roller on the ground and lay on top of it sideways at hip level. Begin with your right side. Make sure that the foam roller is supporting your hips. Brace your upper body with your elbow while you keep your lower body balanced with your feet.
Begin with the lower part of the hip (bottom of the buttocks). Roll your body down 2 to 3 inches. Pause to feel the pressure on the TFL band.
Slowly reverse the movement. Repeat on the other side.
Lower your left ear to your left shoulder as far as is comfortable.
Place your left hand on your head, just above the right ear and gently pull the head a little further to the left side to feel the stretch on the right side of your neck.
Release the stretch and repeat on the other side.
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