Bodyweight Exercises:
Our Top Bodyweight Workouts

Try these bodyweight exercises for gym-free gains!

Bodyweight exercises are often over-looked because people assume that you can't make decent gains without pumping iron. This is by no means an accurate assumption, especially for people who are just beginning to train or are starting again after giving up or being injured.



Bodyweight workouts are a brilliant introduction to training for beginners, young people, old people and pregnant women, while also being flexible enough to modify and provide a challenge to veteran trainers.

Sometimes people can be put off working-out by the cost of either joining a gym or buying home gym equipment. Even if people have the money to buy the right gear there may be another problem of where to store it.

There's no excuse!

These can be genuine problems, although more often than not they're just excuses, whether we realise that at the time or not!

The truth is if you genuinely have these issues regarding money or space there is still plenty you can do to workout, while achieving great results.

Simple workouts using your own bodyweight for resistance really can make a huge difference to your general health and overall fitness and strength levels.

Don't under-estimate bodyweight training!

Once you begin to use bodyweight training in your workout routine you will learn that it's not to be under-estimated. Have you ever tried hand-stand push-ups for example? They're not for the weak!

For now we'll start with some simple bodyweight workouts, although simple doesn't mean easy!

If you would like to discuss more advanced bodyweight routines please feel free to add your comments below.

For now, here are our favorite basic exercises and bodyweight workouts.

The Best Bodyweight Exercises

Squat Jumps
Squat jumps are great for the legs in general and the quads in particular, while also providing a slight cardio workout if done vigorously.

Beginners should start with just the basic bodyweight squats, before moving onto the squat jumps.

Push-Ups
Push-ups are a classic bodyweight exercise that are great as an alternative to the bench press.

They mainly work the chest, shoulders and triceps and can be done on the floor or at an incline or decline to target other areas of the chest.

Burpees
Burpees are a real challenge, no matter how fit you are! Combining a squat, push-up and jump in one move, this great bodyweight workout is a real fat-burner!

Burpees offer a full-body workout and cardio workout all in one exercise. Highly recommended!

Pull-Ups
Pull-ups are another classic! Notoriously difficult for beginners, pull-ups are great for building a strong back. If you find them difficult, start with just one pull-up and slowly build up the reps over time.

Varying the grip from overhand to underhand focuses more on the biceps!

Dips
Dips are another great bodyweight exercise. Use a small wall or a bench... Like the other moves here, no equipment is necessary!

Mainly works the triceps and shoulders, although you can vary the move to work other areas.

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