Most exercise routines incorporate pushups, squats, and planks, but many people don't actually know why these exercises are so commonly used. Here's a list of benefits from these three exercises.

SQUATS!

• Burns fat
• Builds muscle
• Develops core strength
• Improves mobility
• No equipment needed

PUSHUPS!

• Increase functional strength
• Increase muscle definition
• Improves posture
• No equipment needed

PLANK!

• Strengthens core
• Improves posture
• Boosts mood and relieves stress
• Increases muscle definition
• No equipment needed