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30-Day Strength Challenge

Progressive home workouts that build real strength over 30 days. No gym required.

Duration
30 days
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Minimal
Goal
Build Strength

The Rules

  • Do the prescribed workout every day (rest days are built in)
  • Track your reps and times
  • Beat yesterday's numbers whenever possible

Week 1 (Days 1-7)

Daily workout (Mon-Sat, Sun rest):

  • Push-Ups: 3 sets to failure
  • Squats: 3 sets of 20
  • Plank: 3 sets, hold as long as possible
  • Lunges: 2 sets of 10 per leg

Record your numbers. This is your baseline.

Week 2 (Days 8-14)

Add to every session:

  • 2 more reps per set on push-ups
  • 5 more reps per set on squats
  • 10 more seconds per plank hold
  • Add jump squats: 2 sets of 10

Week 3 (Days 15-21)

Introduce supersets (no rest between paired exercises):

  • Push-Ups + Squats: 3 supersets
  • Plank + Lunges: 3 supersets
  • Burpees: 3 sets of 8
  • Pike Push-Ups: 3 sets of 6

Week 4 (Days 22-30)

Max effort week:

  • Test your max push-ups in one set
  • Test your max squat reps in 5 minutes
  • Test your max plank hold
  • Compare to Day 1. You'll be surprised.