My Top Favorite Bodyweight Exercises
These are currently my favorite bodyweight exercises.
1.) Pushups. A classic!! Doing a lot of pushups has long been associated with being tough and strong. They will give you considerable strength, conditioning, muscularity, and confidence.
2.) Close-grip pushups. Take your pushup to the next level by keeping your hands a few inches apart. Get better gains in your back, shoulders, and arms.
3.) One-arm one-leg pushup. This exercise develops insane upper-body and core strength, as well as great coordination and balance. This is a great move for developing strength, muscle, and athleticism.
4.) Chin-up. You can also do pull-ups. No matter which way you cut it, chin-ups are brutal. Hitting a respectable volume of chin-ups gives great upper-body strength, and powerfully develops the grip, upper arms, and back.
5.) Front lever. I was skeptical about the front lever at first, as it is an isometric hold and seemed simple. However, working on the progressions improved my grip and core strength. Front levers also gave me the best back width and definition between my shoulder blades I have ever had.
6.) One-arm chin-up.
I have never made an actual one-arm chin-up, but I have gotten scary close. It is a fun and challenging goal to work toward! Working through the progressions gave me some of the best arm size I ever had and greatly assisted my pulling strength.
7.) Handstand pushups. These give you great shoulder and arm development, as well as upper-body strength and athleticism. Working toward a free-standing handstand pushup will greatly boost your strength, coordination, and athleticism.
8.) Back bridge.
Again, another exercise I was skeptical of, because it seemed easy. But they are hard! Back bridges boost total body strength, as well as helps balance and coordination because of the awkward positioning of the body. The position will also stretch and strengthen the muscles needed for proper posture.
9.) Bodyweight squats. These develop basic leg strength. Going through the full range of motion with impeccable form will make it a terrific mobility exercise. Being able to do a respectable volume gives good conditioning.
