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

Lunge (Bodyweight)

Lunge with foot grab (Stretch)

Mop Up Chalk

One-Legged Leg Extension

One-Legged Leg Press

One-Legged Seated Leg Press

Overhead Squat

Pause Squat

Pendulum Squat

Pin Squat

Pistol Squat

Poliquin Step-Ups

Prisoner Get Up

Re-Rack the Weights

Reverse Lunge (Bodyweight)

Reverse Nordic

Running

Safety Bar Squat

Seated Leg Press

Shallow Lunges (Bodyweight)

Side Lunges (Bodyweight)

Sissy Squat

Sled Pull

Sled Push

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