If you only have 30 minutes to work out, a trainer says you should do these seven moves to hit all the major muscle groups

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Building full-body strength goes beyond just aesthetics—it can help you move better and reduce your risk of injury.

“Boosting full-body strength is basically the cheat code to looking good, feeling strong, and actually being able to do functional movements in your everyday life,” explains Robin Barrett, senior Ladder coach and certified personal trainer.