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Home Workout Plan – Train Effectively Without a Gym

This 8-week home workout plan uses bodyweight exercises only. It helps you build strength, improve endurance and stay consistent without needing a gym.

8
Weeks
4
× per Week
40
Minutes
All Levels
Level
Tobias Lobitz

Tobias Lobitz

Founder & Software Developer

Developing fitness software since 2018. Personal training experience: 15 years of strength training.

Last updated: Dec 24, 2025

About our content

This workout plan was created with AI assistance and reviewed by certified professionals. All recommendations are based on current sports science and evidence-based principles.

Why This Plan Works

Science-based principles that guarantee your success

1

Bodyweight training is highly effective

This plan uses your own body weight as resistance. Research shows that bodyweight training can significantly improve strength, muscle tone and endurance when performed with proper intensity.

2

Full-body stimulus without equipment

Compound movements like push-ups, squats and lunges activate multiple muscle groups at once. This increases calorie burn and efficiency—perfect for home workouts.

3

Progression without weights

Progress is achieved through more repetitions, controlled tempo, shorter rest periods and harder exercise variations—no equipment required.

Your Workout Plan in Detail

Your Workout Plan in Detail

Required Equipment: No equipment required
1

Push-ups

4 Sets10–15 Reps60s Rest
2

Incline Push-ups

3 Sets8–12 Reps60s Rest
3

Pike Push-ups

3 Sets6–10 Reps75s Rest
4

Plank Shoulder Taps

3 Sets20 taps Reps45s Rest

Progression

Weeks 1–2: Learn technique | Weeks 3–4: Increase reps | Weeks 5–6: Harder variations | Weeks 7–8: Higher intensity

Tips for Maximum Success

  • Consistency matters more than intensity
  • Slow tempo increases effectiveness
  • Focus on full range of motion
  • Rest days are part of progress

Avoid Common Mistakes

Avoid these typical beginner mistakes for better results

Problem:

Bodyweight workouts are often underestimated and performed too easily.

Consequences:

The training stimulus is insufficient, resulting in little to no progress.

Solution:

Use controlled movements, maintain tension and shorten rest periods.

Practical Example:

Slow, controlled push-ups instead of rushing through reps.

Frequently Asked Questions

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