Question 1

What are the best bodyweight exercises?

Accepted Answer

Bodyweight exercises require no equipment and can be done anywhere. They build functional strength, improve body control, and form the foundation of calisthenics. Progress by increasing reps, adding variations, or moving to harder progressions. Browse our collection of 66+ bodyweight exercises to find the right ones for your training goals.

Question 2

What are the benefits of bodyweight training?

Accepted Answer

Key benefits of bodyweight exercises include: No equipment needed, Train anywhere, anytime, Builds functional strength, Improves body awareness.

Question 3

Are bodyweight exercises good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Bodyweight exercises can be suitable for beginners when starting with appropriate weights and focusing on proper form. Start with basic movements and progress gradually as your strength and technique improve.

Bodyweight Exercises

Key Benefits

Ab Wheel Rollout

Bicycle Crunch

Burpees

Camel Pose

Cat/Cow

Cobra Pose

Copenhagen Plank

Crunch

Crunches

Dead Bug

Decline Bench Sit-Up

Dragon Flag

Dynamic Side Plank

Flutter Kicks

Front Lever

Get-up (Warm up)

GHD Sit-Up

Hanging Knee Raise

Hanging Knee to Elbows

Hanging L-sit

Hanging L-sit with Tucked Knees

Hanging Leg Raise

Hanging Sit-Up

Hanging Windshield Wiper

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