Not everyone has time for a disciplined gym routine or can afford a membership. But gone are the days when specific times, money, or even gym equipment are required to have your own exercise routine. Fitness enthusiasts have learned over time to repurpose everyday objects into workout equipment and get their daily dose of activity. Here are a few moves you can do to get a full-body workout at home, with just two 1-litre water bottles. Other than this, all you need is a space big enough to extend both hands and a determined mind to get your exercise done! 

Shoulder press
a)Hold the water bottles tight in both hands
b)Stand straight, tighten your core with your legs comfortably apart
c)Press the bottles upward; extend hands fully with a slight bend at the elbows
d)Briefly pause, lower the hands to shoulder height
e) Repeat for 5 to 10 reps

Press the bottles upward; extend hands fully with a slight bend at the elbows, to do the shoulder press. Photo: iStock/Michele Pevide
Press the bottles upward; extend hands fully with a slight bend at the elbows, to do the shoulder press. Photo: iStock/Michele Pevide

Lateral raise
a) Hold waterballs in both hands, place them on either side of your body
b) Lift both hands to the sides, till shoulder length, with a slight bend at the elbows
c) Briefly pause, lower the hands, repeat
d) Do 5 to 10 reps

Front raise
a) Hold the bottles in each hand, in front of your thighs, facing palms down
b) Life both hands straight with a slight bend at the elbows, till shoulder height
c) Briefly pause, lower the hands and repeat
d) Do 5 to 10 reps

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Bend over raise
a) Hold bottles in each hand
b) Stand shoulder-width apart and bend slightly forward at the hips
c) Keep back straight, knees soft
d) Let palms face each other. Now, lift both arms to the sides, till shoulder level
e) Pause, lower, repeat 10 reps

Bend over row
a) Hold bottles in each hand
b) Stand shoulder-width apart, bend slightly at the knees, lean from the hips, keep back straight
c) Palms, holding the bottles, should face your body
d) Pull them up till your ribs, squeezing the shoulder blades
e) Pause, repeat 10 reps

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Triceps overhead extensions
a) Stand straight
b) Hold one water bottle in your right hand and keep your left hand on your lower back
c) Hold the bottle over your head, keep your elbow soft and closer to your head, and extend your triceps
d) Raise the weight over your head, inhale as you go down and exhale when you lift
e) Pause, repeat for 10 reps. 
f) Repeat for both hands

Tricep kickback
a) Hold one bottle in your right hand
b) Hinge your hips forward, keep your body slightly parallel to the floor
c) Bend the elbow of the hand holding the bottle to 90 degrees. The arm should be close to the body
d) You should feel the workout in your triceps
e) Don't swing the bottle, control the movements

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