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 68+ 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

Air Squat

Box Jump

Box Step-Up

Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)

Bulgarian Split Squats

Chair Squats

Child's Pose

Cossack Squat

Curtsy Lunge (Bodyweight)

Depth Jump

Front Splits

Half Air Squats

Half Hero's Pose

Hang Clean

Hang Snatch

Horizontal and Vertical Jump

Jump Lunge

Jump Squat

Jumping Jacks

Kettlebell Side Lunge

Kneeling Lunge (Stretch)

Lateral Bound

Leg Extension

Lizard Pose

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