09/01/2026
When it comes to exercise selection for a full body workout, you don’t have to get fancy with it.
Pick four exercises that cover these four basic movement patterns: a squat, a hinge, a push, and a pull. There are so many different exercises within each pattern that you could build endless workouts using this simple formula.
For the workout in this video, I chose:
* Low incline dumbbell chest press for my push
* Chest-supported row for my pull
* Contralaterally loaded Bulgarian split squat for my squat
* Dumbbell deadlift for my hinge
Do 2 - 4 quality sets of each and you’ve got yourself a great full body workout.
Want to add some accessory work afterward for your biceps, triceps, shoulders, abs, glutes, etc.? Go for it! But don’t feel like you need 10 different exercises to have an effective workout. The bulk of your progress can come from getting stronger and better at those big four movement patterns.