The Best Bodyweight Exercises Ranked
Not all bodyweight exercises are created equal. Some are worth your time. Some are not. 1. Pull ups. The king of upper body exercises. Nothing builds back and arms like pulling you
Not all bodyweight exercises are created equal. Some are worth your time. Some are not.
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Pull ups. The king of upper body exercises. Nothing builds back and arms like pulling your own weight. If you can only do one exercise, do this one.
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Push ups. Underrated because they look simple. Change your hand position and they work different muscles. Diamond push ups for triceps. Wide push ups for chest. Decline push ups for shoulders.
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Squats. The fundamental human movement. If you cannot squat to full depth, work on it. Mobility matters more than load.
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Lunges. Better for balance and single leg strength than squats. Walking lunges add a cardio element.
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Planks. Good for core stability. But do not just hold them. Add leg lifts, arm reaches, and rotations.
The worst? Crunches. They are hard on your spine and not that effective. Do hanging leg raises instead.