Don’t have access to a gym? No problem. Bodyweight exercises can be done anywhere. They can be effective if done properly and contrary to popular belief, not all bodyweight exercises are easy peasy. They are a good training option when access to a gym is limited or when you just feel like staying at home. Plus, no equipment is necessary – only your own bodyweight is needed.
1. The pushup
You can’t beat the classics! This is a simple and effective exercise that works the chest, shoulders, and triceps.
If you find them too hard, start out by doing them on your knees and work your way up. If you find the standard pushup too easy and are looking for a challenge, there are many other different varieties of pushups such as Hindu pushups, dive bomber pushups, and diamond pushups.
2. Bodyweight squat
It’s basically a squat without extra weights. They develop your glutes, hamstrings, and quads. It’s pretty simple, but many people still do it wrong. Common mistakes are leaning the upper body too far forward or leaning the knees over the ankles.
If it gets too boring to do the same squats over and over again, like all exercises, there are different variations. Different bodyweight squats include the pistol squat, hindu squat, and the side-to-side squat. You could even do jump squats to add a little plyometrics to your routine.
3. The burpee
It’s a squat jump and a pushup all in one.
The burpee is definitely a killer total body exercise.
Works your core and certain parts of your arms and legs.
Variations include side planks, reverse planks, and plank jacks.
5. The tricep dip
The tricep dip is an great tricep toning exercise.
Try them with your arms elevated on a bench first and if that gets too easy, try doing them on parallel bars.
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