This Superchallenging Bodyweight Workout Will Rock Every Muscle Group

POPSUGAR Photography | Kathryna Hancock
POPSUGAR Photography | Kathryna Hancock

While visiting New York City a few weeks ago, I knew I had to check out the ultrapopular (crazy hard) workout at DOGPOUND gym in TriBeCa. I got the chance to take a class with Rhys Athayde, founding trainer at DOGPOUND, who completely kicked my ass (in the best way possible). I asked him to put together a DOGPOUND-style workout for all of you at home so you could get a taste of what the workout is all about.

"This is a full-body workout with a strong focus on core," said Rhys. "It can be done anytime and anywhere, which makes it perfect for the gym, at home, or on the go! I always tell my clients at DOGPOUND that no matter what level you are at, always take a workout one step at a time and strive to get as much done as you can. This way you are breaking your limits as well as reducing the risk of injury. Try this out, and smash it when you do!"

In seven rounds with no equipment (unless you want to add dumbbells to circuit five), you'll work every muscle group, strengthening your body and creating lean muscle in under 30 minutes. The instructions for every movement are ahead. Go straight through all seven rounds, and there's a built-in rest after circuit two.

Circuit One

  • Lunge to kick in front: 20 reps (one leg only, then switch)
  • Squat jumps: 20 reps
  • Burpees: 20 reps (no push-up, with a jump)
  • Speed skaters: 20 reps (back and forth)

Circuit Two

  • Spider-Mans: 20 reps (alternating each side per rep)
  • Crossovers: 20 reps
  • Mountain climbers: 50 (both legs are one rep)
  • Plank (push-up position): one minute

Rest: one minute

Circuit Three, Part One

  • Side plank (right side): 30-second hold, 30-second pulse up and down
  • Side plank (left side): 30-second hold, 30-second pulse up and down

Circuit Three, Part Two

  • Lying leg raises: 25 reps
  • Side leg drops: 25 reps (one side, then the other)

Circuit Four

Three-minute drill, alternating exercises every 20 seconds:

  • Triceps dips
  • Push-ups
  • Mountain climbers

Circuit Five

Three rounds of the following:

  • Walking lunges: 12 reps per leg
  • Squats: 20 reps

Circuit Seven

  • Plank: 30 seconds
  • Hip dips: 30 seconds
  • Front taps: 30 seconds