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    Home » Home Workouts

    Intermediate Bodyweight Circuit Workout (With PDF)

    Modified: Apr 11, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Two images of a woman performing a reverse plank and a table top hold with text at the bottom of the images.

    Using classic bodyweight exercises this intermediate bodyweight circuit workout is done in just 10 minutes at home. A workout routine that targets your entire body that you can do in your living room, this circuit helps you build endurance and strength.

    Pinterest image with text: woman performing a bodyweight exercise with text about an at-home workout

    When was the last time you prioritized YOURSELF?

    And I’m not just talking about a solo shower but your actual health, sanity, energy, and goals.

    As a mom of three it is so easy to fall into the trap of sleepless nights – coffee- mid-morning crash – Netflix – more coffee – repeat.

    You don’t prioritize yourself because there’s just not enough time in the day to get it all done. But then you wake up exhausted and frustrated because nothing is changing.

    YOU need to make the change.

    Which is where this 10-minute bodyweight workout comes into play. It fits into any schedule - making it perfect for busy moms!

    The Intermediate Bodyweight Circuit

    Perform the workout by completing each exercise back to back for the times listed, without rest. At the end of the planks, rest for 45 seconds and repeat the circuit for a total of four times through.Though not always necessary it never hurts to make sure you're warmed up to prevent injuries! Check out a 3-minute warm-up here.

    Squat with Foot Tap or In & Out Squats20 seconds
    Sliding Crunch With Abductions20 seconds
    Jumping Lunges20 seconds
    Reverse Plank To Hip Pike40 seconds
    Rest45 seconds

    Workout PDF

    Below is a PDF printable you can download and use for your workout. When you do the circuit, make note of any regressions you use, how it feels, and if you needed extra rest. Then, try to improve the next time you do it.

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    Variations

    If you're struggling with the hip pike, just perform and hold a reverse plank for the time listed.

    If jumping isn't your thing (learn more about why you shouldn't jump just switch it out for any lunge variations for glute strength.

    Form Tips

    Don’t forget to make sure your form is spot on and that you’re activating the muscles you should be!

    If you’re new to working out at home, it’s engagement and activation that give you the best results. Not flying through the exercises.

    Squat With Foot Tap

    • Start in an upright position with feet hip distance or more apart.
    • Lower into a squat driving the knees out.
    • Push up from the squat and either take a foot out to the side or bend the knee and tap the foot behind your back.
    • Place the foot back into the squat position and repeat on the other side.
    Two images of a woman in a sportan bra and black pants side by side, the first image of her in a squat and the second of her standing with a leg outstretched both images have arrows and text on tips to perform the squat

    Sliding Crunch With Abductions

    • Come into a plank position from your hands making sure the core is engaged.
    • Use your abs to pull your knees into your chest, rounding the low back.
    • Push the feet back into the plank and spread the legs taking both feet out to the side.
    • Bring the feet back together and repeat.
    Two images of a woman in s ports bra and tights performing an slider crunch with text on the image to give tips.

    Jumping Lunges

    • Begin in a lunge stance.
    • Lower the back knee toward the floor and keep the front knee out, not caving inward.
    • Push up explosively and either switch your feet in the air to bring your back foot to the front or simply hop in place landing with the feet in the original position.
    • Lower back into the lunge and repeat.
    Woman in pink sports bra and blue shorts performing a lunge with arrows and text

    Reverse Plank With Hip Pike

    • Come into a seated position with feet out in front of you and your hands on yogurt blocks.
    • Lift your hips off the ground and drive your legs forward into a reverse plank. Pause.
    • Return the hips back under the shoulders and shoot them backwards as far as possible.
    • Repeat.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How often should I perform this intermediate circuit workout?

    You can perform this workout 1-3 days per week either on its own with a day or two between sessions to rest. Or, as part of a larger workout routine with other training sessions.

    How do I do this workout without sliders?

    While you can easily buy a pair of sliders for ten bucks, there are other options too. Socks on hardwood or linoleum floor work really well. As does a pair of washcloths. If you have carpet, using paper plates works but can be a bit more challenging.

    Are 10 minute workouts effective?

    Yes! 10-minute workouts can be extremely effective for a variety of goals. The trick is to make sure you're not just "going through the motions" but engaging the right muscles (just like in this 10 minute ab workout).

    However, the key element to continuous results is using progressive overload (always progressing in some manner).

    The moms in my SMASH Fit For Life workout plan know I always preach that showing up counts. Even if it's not for the amount of time you wanted to rock.

    Learn to progress your workouts with the tweaks below and even ten-minute workouts can help you get stronger. This can be done by:
    altering reps and sets (overall volume)

    Making use of paused reps
    training eccentrics
    Progressing to harder variations of an exercise

    It’s not the time that makes a workout effective but the stimulus. 

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