5 best floor exercises to build a celebrity-like lean physique

Are you unable to lose unwanted body fat and flab and want to achieve a celebrity-like lean body? Then you should try including floor exercises in your workout regime. These no-equipment exercises torch calories and promote healthy weight management. Further, they boost your health and strength by making your bones stronger and improving your immunity levels. Though they might leave you exhausted in the beginning, these classic workouts will also boost your mood. So, grab a yoga mat and a dose of daily motivation to build a physique like your favorite lean and strong celebrity.

Pushups primarily target the chest and triceps, however, they also require you to work muscles throughout the body. To do this exercise, first assume all fours with your hands just outside shoulder-width. Now, lengthen both legs so that they're aligned with your back. Descend toward the floor, ensuring your elbows form 90-degree angles. Now, pull yourself back up to the top. Keep your core engaged throughout the workout. Repeat as many times as possible and increase your reps and sets every week.

Lunges specifically target the large muscles in the legs and buttocks. To do a forward lunge, first stand and position your feet shoulder-width apart. Now take a big step forward with one leg and lower the back leg as you descend into a lunge. Press through your front heel to come up. Repeat as many times as possible. Do not overexert if you are a beginner and increase your reps gradually.

Holding a plank for 30 to 60 seconds is a great way to challenge your core. To perform a full plank, assume the pushup position and then bend both elbows to lower into a forearm plank. Maintain a tight core and a neutral spine as you hold the position. Do not lift your hips or droop your waist down during the plank.

Mountain climbers are a great way to get some cardio into your floor workout. Assume a high plank and then bring your right knee up to your torso. While bringing it back, being your left knee up to your torso. Repeat and adjust speed based on your capacity.

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These help strengthen and tone the large muscles of your buttocks. Start by getting down on all fours – with your knees under your hips and your hands under your shoulders. Keep your neck neutral, back straight, core engaged and your arms extended. Raise your right leg slightly above the ground and swing it back with the sole of your foot towards the sky. Bring your right knee back down to the floor, and repeat the same with the left leg.

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