So I am a fan of bodyweight
exercises. A lot of people underestimate them, but I think there are some great ones that can be just as effective as weighted exercises, particularly if you are working a muscle group for a second time that week. They are also good to hit that fatigue point as a final exercise on that group. Here are a couple of my
favourites:
Push-ups: I've written
about these before. They are the go anywhere chest exercise. When they get
easy, you just do more! Try putting your feet up on a box for some extra work
on your shoulders and the top of your chest.
Pull-ups: Do yourself a favour and get a pull up bar for your doorframe. These
exercises are amazing for your back and also work your biceps. Try them one
handed for a real burn to the bicep.
Dips: Feel those triceps
burn! Lean forward a little while doing them to work in your chest.
Leg raises on a bench: A
great way to work your lower abs and hip flexors. The V is the new abs and this
is certainly one way to work it! Hang your butt over the edge of the bench and
keep your feet from touching the floor for a real stretch. If you want to work
your upper abs too, lift your lower back off the bench every alternate rep.
Try these out this weekend.
You can get a good workout without having to add in weights!
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