Bodyweight exercises use the body as resistance. Exemplary exercises are push ups, crunches, pull ups and squats.
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ideal rest in between sets for increasing bodyweight exercises
So I want to increase the number of pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups I can do.
I've been leaving an arbitrary 2 minutes in between sets. Is this the ideal amount of time?
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Progressive overload vs. greasing the groove
I want increase my endurance with bodyweight exercises including pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups etc.
Would it be better to use progressive overload and start at, for example: 3x4 reps for Pull-ups and ...
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I want to gain weight. 15 KGs in 5 months [duplicate]
I am 28 Years old Male. My height is 5.6 feet, and weight is 45 KG. My BMI is 17, and I am underweight.
I look very skinny, and I get insulted by many people when I am in public gatherings like ...
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Bodyweight exercises to increase legs strength
This year I have returned to alpine skiing and found myself relatively fit for quite intensive skiing session (up to 10 runs per hour for 3-4 hours straight twice a day for 5 days) except for two ...
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Outdoor gyms equipment/machines
Recently I've found out that a few streets from my home the city has built a free outdoor gym. The problem is, the machines in the outdoor gym dont use any weights, and as far as I know, they have no ...
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Bodyweight strength training
Normally I'd be following a typical freeweight strength training program, like Stronglifts 5x5, but lately I have found the necessity to go to a gym is a bit of a problem. Also, I will be leaving for ...
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What bodyweight exercises are good to train the hamstrings?
I'm aware of the following exercises, and I'd like more options:
Bodyweight squats (esp. with a raised heel in the lower position) - seems to put far more effort onto the front tigh muscles, so I ...
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Is it safe to exercise after taking bath?
I read in some yoga books that it is not recommended to exercise after taking a bath. Is there reason to this. Is it safe to exercise after bath.
I am interested if a prior bath delays the time ...
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What is the simplest way to measure strength?
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Last August, I started a project to get back into shape after a decade of inactivity. I chose to tackle endurance and cardiovascular fitness first, and to that end followed the Couch to 5k ...
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Bodyweight exercises for improving long distance running
I'm looking for bodyweight exercise for improving long distance running, because winter is coming to the Northern Hemisphere.
I can still running outside, but sometimes weather is really bad.
Do you ...
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Wide grip pull-ups vs “normal” pull-ups
What is the purpose why people do wide grip pull ups? I know that these pull-ups are harder, but I would like to know why. Are there different muscle groups being stressed? Or is a wide grip pull-up ...
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Is there a significant difference between standing lunges and walking lunges?
I get the feeling that walking lunges are better for balance, but other than that - especially in terms of muscles used and caloric burn - are there any significant differences?
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Whats the optimal height for a pull up bar?
I was looking at some door frame pull up bars yesterday. Now I was standing in my door frame and tried to imagine at which height the bar would be and it seemed a bit low (although I am a bit smaller ...
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Exercise for shoulders strength with no special equipment
I'm traveling to a long period and neither able to attend a gym on a regular basis, nor to have equipment like dumbbells. I'm keen to do full-body workouts, but still can't find an exercise for ...
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Should I be doing dips or push ups?
I am currently trying to progress on both the hundred push ups and the one fifty dips programs.
I cannot do them on the same day of course, they both put a huge strain on my triceps. And while ...
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Dynamic stretching as warm up
I'm mostly doing bodyweight exercises at home and have noticed that I can do most exercises better after a short warm up session. At the moment my warm up consists simply trying to get the muscles I ...
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Body weight exercises for arm wrestling
I am wondering what body weight exercises might be best to improve arm wrestling skills. Of course not on a professional level, in this case I'd buy equipment, just for the pub level difficulty.
My ...
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Why are pyramid sets often advised for bodyweight exercises?
A pyramid set is one following a scheme like 1 rep, 2 reps, 3 reps, 2 reps. I've seen this advised to train pull ups if you manage only very few.
I looked at the hundred push ups program, here and in ...
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Will push ups, pull ups, sit ups and interval training get me ripped?
I hardly have any time at all, so I'm considering doing push ups, pull ups, sit ups and interval training every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. Then once I can do a certain amount of each I will ...
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Bodyweight exercise for traps
Does anybody know a good bodyweight exercise for traps and neck?
I have tried the inverted shoulder press but would appreciate
other suggestions.
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What are the dangers of doing push-ups incorrectly?
Newbie here. I work long hours behind my computer and I do my best to keep an eye on ergonomics: paying attention to my posture, taking short breaks at regular intervals, that kinda thing. Recently I ...
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What are the top intensive bodyweight exercises?
I am 22 and have tried two gyms, but I always fall back to burpees.
I am looking for more exercises that
are fun to do.
require only bodyweight (and minimal equipment).
are intensive and have even ...
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Should we exercise when our blood pressure is high?
I normally can control my blood pressure (120/80) by managing to have healthy life style, following my nutritionist's diet guide, enough rest/sleep, no stress and regular exercise. But this morning ...
