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 85+ 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

Muscle Snatch

Neutral Close-Grip Lat Pulldown

One-Arm Lat Pulldown

One-Arm Pull-Up

Overhead Squat

Pause Deadlift

Pause Squat

Pendlay Row

Pin Squat

Power Clean

Power Snatch

Pull-Up

Pull-Up With A Neutral Grip

Pull-ups

Puppy Pose

Rack Pull

Re-Rack the Weights

Renegade Row

Reverse Hyperextension

Ring Pull-Up

Safety Bar Squat

Seal Row

Seated Forward Fold

Seated Side Twist

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