5 Creative Wall-Based Exercises To Recreate a Gym in Your Home

Have you tried any of these before?

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If you don’t have access to a gym or you don’t feel comfortable working out at a public facility, don’t fret. I’ve got you covered with 5 fantastic exercises you can do at home without any equipment. While it’s challenging to perfectly recreate a gym environment in your living room, these are exercises you should know that can at least provide similar stimuli. These are quick, fun, and accessible to a wide variety of fitness levels!

As a kinesiologist, one of the philosophies that guides my practice is training for function. This is all about developing your joints and muscles in a way that supports your everyday life activities and prevents you from getting sidelined with injuries. The 5 wall-based movements below achieve all of this and more, allowing you to get a comprehensive, whole-body workout in without having to leave your house or do a bunch of setup. If that sounds like something you want to pursue, read on!

5 Innovative Exercises That Require Zero Equipment

Before we get into the program, I want to be clear that is targeted towards relatively healthy individuals. If you have a history of severe acute/chronic injuries or chronic conditions that may put you at…