Warmup Exercises for Beginners

Warm up is an essential part of any workout as this helps reduce the risk of injuries during the work out stage and at the same time improve your performance for each of the exercise routines that you’re going to perform. Warm-ups usually take 15 minutes and with your muscles ready for the stress of your exercise program, you’ll be able to execute each set perfectly.

For those who are just beginning to work out and don’t know what warm up exercise to do, here are a few examples worth trying.

1. Head Rotation

Stand up with your legs straight. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart with your hands at your sides. Rotate your head clockwise then counterclockwise. Do 20 repetitions.

2. Forearm Rotation

Again stand up with your legs straight and feet shoulder-width apart. Raise your hands until they are the same level as your shoulders. Rotate your forearm inwards for 30 seconds then 30 seconds outwards.
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3. Arm Rotation

Remain in the same position as the first two warm up exercises with your arms straight at your sides. Rotate both arms in a clockwise manner for 20 seconds and another 20 seconds counterclockwise. Rotate one arm clockwise while the other in a counterclockwise manner for 20 seconds.

4. Jumping Jacks

If you really want to get your blood pumping, do jumping jacks 50 times. Make sure that you really get into the moment by pulling your shoulder blades back and extend your arms as much as you can.

5. Jump Rope

Another warm up exercise that will help increase your heart rate. You should jump rope for 2 to 3 minutes.

6. Body Weight Squats

Stand with your feet a bit wider than your hips. Point your toes slightly outward around 5 to 20 degrees. Make sure that your back is straight and your spine in neutral position. Your shoulders and chest should be up. As you lower yourself down, see to it that your knees are in line with your feet. You should squat down until you hip joints are lower than your knees.

7. Shoulders Rotation

Start by positioning your legs shoulder width apart with your arms at your sides. Rotate both your shoulders in a clockwise and counter clockwise motion for 20 repetitions.

8. Lunges

Stand up with your legs straight and arms placed on your hips. Lunge forward on your right foot bending at the knee with your left leg extended behind you. Do this 5 times before switching to the other leg.

9. Push-ups

Go on a plank position. Keep your core tight and the rest of your body straight as you lower yourself down by bending your elbows slowly. Repeat 10 or 20 times depending on your skills.

10. Torso Swings

Start by standing up straight and your feet shoulder width apart. You should bend your torso forward at a 90 degree angle with your left hand reaching for your right foot. Go back to your original position then hinge forward with your right hand touching your left foot. Do 15 repetitions for each side.