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 329+ 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

Calf Raises (Bodyweight)

Camel Pose

Cat/Cow

Chair Squats

Chest Stretch With Clasped Hands

Chest to Bar

Child's Pose

Chin-Up

Chin-ups

Clamshell

Clap Push-Up

Close Grip Chin-Up

Close-Grip Push-Up

Cobra Pose

Cobra Push-Up

Copenhagen Plank

Cossack Squat

Crunch

Crunches

Curtsy Lunge (Bodyweight)

Dead Bug

Decline Bench Sit-Up

Decline Push-Up

Depth Jump

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