If you're new to working out, it's a good idea to master some simple moves like the squat and lunge. These foundational exercises form the basis of a lot of workouts and they're great for building lower-body strength. You can also turn these moves into full-body exercises by adding dumbbell curls and raises to them, which will target your upper body.
This is the approach NASM-qualified trainer Elethia Gay adopts in her full-body, beginner-friendly workout below. She uses a series of compound exercises to make sure you're hitting muscles in your legs, arms, shoulders and core.
