Build Muscle · 45 minutes

45-Minute Muscle Building Workout at Home (No Equipment)

  • 43 min
  • 6 moves × 6 rounds
  • No Equipment
  • Advanced

This 45-minute muscle building workout focuses on compound strength moves with longer work intervals to drive muscle growth at home. It opens with a short warm-up, moves into a 6-exercise circuit you repeat 6 times, and finishes with a cool-down stretch.

Hit start and the built-in timer calls out every exercise and rest, so you never have to look at a clock. Switch the level below to make it easier or harder.

The workout

  1. Warm-Up

    30s each · no rest

    1. 1
      Inchworm starting position
      Inchworm

      Hamstrings · Shoulders · Core

      30s
    2. 2
      Arm Circles starting position
      Arm Circles

      Shoulders

      30s
    3. 3
      Hip Circles starting position
      Hip Circles

      Glutes · Core

      30s
  2. Main Circuit

    45s work · 15s rest

    Repeat 6× · 60s rest between rounds

    1. 1
      Reverse Lunge starting position
      Reverse Lunge

      Quads · Glutes · Hamstrings

      45s
    2. 2
      Lateral Lunge starting position
      Lateral Lunge

      Glutes · Quads

      45s
    3. 3
      Push-Up starting position
      Push-Up

      Chest · Triceps · Shoulders

      45s
    4. 4
      Reverse Snow Angel starting position
      Reverse Snow Angel

      Back · Shoulders

      45s
    5. 5
      Pike Push-Up starting position
      Pike Push-Up

      Shoulders · Triceps

      45s
    6. 6
      Diamond Push-Up starting position
      Diamond Push-Up

      Triceps · Chest

      45s
  3. Cool-Down

    30s each · no rest

FAQ

Is a 45-minute muscle building workout enough?

Yes. 45 focused minutes with minimal rest is a complete session. Consistency matters more than length: doing this regularly beats an occasional long workout.

How often should I do this muscle building workout?

Aim for 3 to 4 times a week, leaving 48 hours before training the same muscles again. Increase the level once the current one feels easy.

Can beginners do this workout?

Yes. The beginner version uses easier exercise variations and longer rest. Move at your own pace, and keep good form over speed. Pause the timer whenever you need to.

Do I need any equipment?

No. Every exercise uses just your bodyweight. A chair, wall or couch is the most you'll need, and a mat makes floor work more comfortable.

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