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 88+ 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

Bird Dog

Clamshell

Donkey Kick

Fire Hydrants

Frog Pump

Glute Bridge

Hang Power Clean

Hang Power Snatch

Hip Thrust

Horizontal and Vertical Jump

Jump Lunge

Jump Squat

Jumping Jacks

Keg Toss

Kettlebell Side Lunge

Lateral Bound

Leg Swings (Side-to-Side)

Legs Up The Wall

Lunge (Bodyweight)

Lying Glute Stretch

Lying Knee Hug

Lying Single Leg Knee Hug

Mop Up Chalk

Muscle Clean

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