full-body exercise
nounUK /ˌfʊl ˈbɒdi ˈeksəsaɪz/
US /ˌfʊl ˈbɑːdi ˈeksərsaɪz/
A full-body exercise is a move that makes many parts of your body work at the same time.
Doing a push-up is a full-body exercise because it uses your arms, chest, and legs.
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2. A workout routine that trains every major muscle group in one session.
Her coach designed a full-body exercise plan for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
3. Any physical activity that raises your heart rate and works your muscles together.
Swimming is a great full-body exercise for people of all ages.
4. A single movement, like a squat or burpee, that engages the upper body, lower body, and core.
The trainer showed us a full-body exercise that combines a squat with an overhead press.