Behind the Back Clapping Pushup

Disclaimer: Don't break your face trying this. 

I'm sure you took a look at that title and said WHAT the HELL is THAT!?!?!

The guy in the video says that it's a "muay thai pushup" but its real (and most useful) name is the behind the back clapping pushup. Any strange bodyweight exercise should just have a name that describes the exercise, in my opinion. Otherwise it gets confusing.

"Hey Tim check out these Flying Chipmunk Roundabouts!"

"Lame! I do 3 reps of those every morning after my set of Squealing Socket Grinders."

Obviously, "behind the back clapping pushup" is a lot simpler to explain. I believe Muay Thai fighters actually do use this pushup in training, but that doesn't make it a muay thai pushup exclusively. Football players do squats, but that doesn't make them Football Squats. Anyway, to see it in action, check below:

Intense!! Strength without weights never looked harder!

Disclaimer #2: PLEASE don't break your face trying this.

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300 Spartan Warrior Workout PART 2

There's another video on here showing the intense 300 spartan warrior workout, but I feel this video gives you a lot more options to work with. I also prefer the setup of the routine. In the first Spartan workout video LeanBodyLifestyle recommended doing 50 reps for each exercise, and 6 different exercises for 300 total reps.

This video suggests 30 reps per exercise and 10 different exercises. Now, I'm in shape, and 50 for each rep was HARD AS HELL!!! For several of the last sets my muscles were well past maxed out. 30 reps per set gives you intense muscle fatigue and allows you to spread the workout over your entire body more evenly. I'm a proponent of this style, but you're free to choose your own path. Remember - you don't need a high priced gym membership to get results. Strength without weights is the new era of fitness.

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Variations Of Strongman Exercises – All You Ever Wanted To Know About These Exercises!

Variations of Strongman exercises – why are they necessary?

For a wrestler, when he goes out into the ring, there are actually not many aspects that are under his control. Possibilities, therefore, of winning are always fifty-fifty. However, there are some components are under his control, and these can help him to walk off the mat, victorious!

So, let me start with mentioning these aspects, which, in no absolute order, are – your level of strength, power, technique, quickness, attitude, condition, desire and of course, mental toughness. Here, technique, which is also one of the most essential aspects, is omitted. I’m no wrestling coach, so I’ll leave it to the other expert wrestling coaches out there, such as Nick Roy.

What we aim to discuss here is a workout program that will very effectively help you improve all the other factors that have been mentioned. This program consists of a number of exercises, and together they form the Strongman exercises.

Some popular Strongman exercises

Mentioned below are a couple of Strongman exercises. These are actually very simple ones, and you can easily master the steps after a few weeks of practice. Additionally, even though a gym membership is good for regular exercises, you can easily perform these at home. No sophisticated machines are needed, and when added to your wrestling workout, can effectively enhance your workout regime.

• The tire flip – the set of exercises in this method affect various muscles, and these include hamstrings, low back, shoulders, quads, glutes, calves and your forearm. Also, they are known to act as core stabilizers. The exercise can be beneficial for the casual exerciser as well as for wrestlers. As mentioned above, no special equipment is needed, and you can easily do it in your garden.
• Sandbag shouldering – This is similar to the one mentioned above, and effects about the same group of muscles, although particularly strongly. Lats are additionally affected by the exercises that come under this set, and these are also core stabilizers.

It can, therefore, be seen that there are many variations of Strongman exercises. However, most of them aim to serve the same purpose – increase your mobility and overall strength.

Advantages of Strongman exercises

The discussion about these exercises remains incomplete without the mention of the various advantages associated with these. And now that you also know that these exercises involve several muscle groups simultaneously, you must also have concluded that they offer benefits for the entire body.

Let us discuss only some advantages of Strongman exercises.

• Wrestling-specific – If you’ve ever gassed during a wrestling match, you probably know that simple running does not optimize your body for wrestling. And if you’re a wrestler, you must also be aware of the fact that wrestling involves the participation of your entire body equally, not just the legs. Strongman exercises condition your entire body, making you perfectly fit for a wrestling match.
• Stabilizes the entire body – The exercises that come under can sometimes be unstable and unpredictable. So to keep up with them, you’ll have to constantly try to keep stabilizing your body. These additional stabilizing activities will further harden your joints and eventually your body.
• Absolutely free – The majority of these exercises can be done free, since gym memberships are not at all essential for them. You can think of these exercises as an affordable way to gain strength without weights.

As already pointed out, there can be variations of Strongman exercises. However, they all focus on only thing – hardening your body and making you physically fit, thus optimizing your body for tough wrestling. So why not incorporate them in your daily workout regime today to see how they help you?

To your good health!!

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Kettlebell Strength Training – Boost Your Growth Hormone!

Kettlebell strength training

People keep saying that Kettlebell strength training exercises are very beneficial for the growth of hormones, and believe me, so it is. However, very few of us actually know the reasons behind it. First, let us try to understand why these exercises are considered so important in the growth process.

One of the major reasons why the stimulation of growth hormones occurs is to help the body adapt better to the intense training regime. You see, when you practice the various snatches and swings in these exercises, your body actually responds in a number of ways. It is, however, these growth hormones that are actually responsible for improving your mobility and strength, while also enabling your body to recover quickly from the physical stress.

It is quite a known fact that the rate of production of growth hormones declines as we start getting older. This eventually leads to conditions such as leaned muscle tissue and belly fat. Now, there are a number of exercises that you can engage yourself in to minimize the occurrences of these possibilities.

Do I necessarily have to join a gym for these exercises?

As a matter of fact, no! Gyms are definitely a great way for exercises and heavy workouts; however, it is not necessary that one cannot gain strength without weights. Most of the exercises involved in the Kettlebell strength training can be performed at home with equal ease. Also, one of the major advantages of doing these is that you wouldn’t need any big or sophisticated equipment. 

For people who are too busy or just cannot make it to the gym regularly, these Kettlebell strength exercises are a perfect solution. 

Major advantages of Kettlebell strength training

Some fitness experts recommend these training exercises for heavy endurance leg training, while others are also of the opinion that these offer you such dynamic strength that very few other exercises can offer. We mention below four main advantages of this type of strength training.

• Dynamic movements – The rapid movement in these exercises that involves almost the entire body are indeed more than what a bench press can offer. This is one of the most powerful forms of developing explosive movements and also trains you to use your body as an integrated single unit.
• Rigorous exercise – The construction of Kettlebell is rather weird. This requires you to exert extra force on it to hold it firmly. Now, we all know that extra work for the body is always good, right?
• Compact – Kettlebell is the best equipment that you can use for your exercises if you’re really pressed for space. For students living in a dorm, this could probably be the most feasible answer.
• Looks absolutely cool – Who wouldn’t be fascinated by looking at a rugged looking iron cannonball attached to a handle? In addition to being of tremendous use functionally, these also make your room cool!

The Kettlebell strength training is mostly recommended for people who want an intense work-out session even when they are at home. You can also have a custom Kettlebell built that especially suits your requirements!

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Kettlebell Clean – The Best Exercise For Women!

Kettlebell clean and squat exercises are not just some exercises that you should consider as casual ones. In fact, these exercises are involve rigorous workout sessions, and therefore must be taken very seriously. One of the most common issues faced by women these days is belly fat. And to tell the truth, it is not just women who are concerned with this. Studies have shown that nearly 37% of men all around the globe from this problem, and are constantly in search of a reliable method that will help them get rid of the unwanted weight.

Well, the weight is over now! You have before your eyes one of the safest and also the most reliable method to burn your undesired body fat. The drill mentioned here aims to boost your metabolism rate considerably, thus making you lose fat quickly. 

What is Kettlebell clean method?

The technique mentioned here is quite simple, and it probably won’t take more than a couple of weeks for you to master it. And if you’ve been doing some gym exercises before, there are possibilities that you can master the skills in a relatively shorter period of time.

The first step requires you to stand in an upright position, with your feet apart, up to shoulder width. Keep the Kettlebell just in between your feet. All done, now squat down on the floor, while grabbing the Kettlebell with your one hand. 

Now, try to stand up, and simultaneously pull up the bell in such a motion that you perform a quick corkscrew motion smoothly with your arm. This should allow the Kettlebell to slightly rotate about the outer edge of the wrist. By the time you are done doing this, your arm should ideally be resting up, and against your body. The position of your arm should be somewhere near the off-center of your body midline. 

Now that you have performed the initial step of the Kettlebell clean and squat exercise, simply start doing a series of these steps in a regular pattern. Rest only if you must.

Some important tips to improve your Clean

Though the exercise is a very beneficial one, there are people who find it rather difficult to completely master the skills even after weeks of practice. Therefore, we have compiled a list of some important points that one must keep in mind when practicing these steps to perform the drill effectively.

• Refining the arc – The arc of the Kettlebell clean actually comes closer to the body when compared to a swing. So to perform the drill correctly, think of it as zipping up your jacket while you are bringing up the bell.
• Perfect your hip drive – Adequate amount of power needs to be generated with your hips so that you perform the arc movement correctly. Too little or too much power can cause an immediate failure. Practice, here, is the key.
• Use your hand instead of the forearm – The use of hands in this case will make the drill a lot smoother, and will also considerably lower the impact the bell can have on your forearm.

Contrary to the popular belief that strength without weights is not possible, Kettlebell clean involves such techniques that can fulfill the requirements of a gym at your own home. So no matter how much pressed you are for time, you can follow the drill regularly at the comfort of your own home!

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Bodyweight Leg Exercises – Sculpt Your Legs Without Going To The Gym!

Why do we need bodyweight leg exercises?

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Many of us may have, at sometime or the other, devised effective home leg workout programs. However, most of these often tend to turn problematic in the absence of special equipments that can be usually found only at the gyms.

However, you will be glad to know that there are certain leg exercises that do not require any special equipment, and can be done right in your own home. That’s true! It is now very much possible to build strength without weights. 

The bodyweight leg exercises (so called because they use your own weight of the body as resistance), are an excellent way to building lean muscles, burning off the undesired body fat and sculpting for legs. Furthermore, these exercises are fairly simpler, and can be used by women too.

Various options for bodyweight leg exercises – choose the right one for you!

Majority of the people looking for leg workouts are primarily concerned with using lunges and squats. Now, there’s no denying to the fact that these exercises are extremely beneficial. However, there are a number of others for you to choose from, and these are equally beneficial. In fact, some are even more fun and interesting than the simple squat exercises.

Mentioned below are some of the best leg exercises that come under the bodyweight category.

• One leg-hip extensions
• Bulgarian split squats
• Hindu squats
• Siff squats
• One leg Romanian dead lifts
• Isometric squat holds
• Broad jumps, etc

It is extremely difficult to list all the other alternatives that you have for bodyweight leg exercises, so we have mentioned only the most popular and also the most effective ones. Furthermore, if you come across more of these leg exercises in the future, don’t be afraid them to add them to your workout regime. The exercises mentioned here are equally suitable for beginners as well as for immediate level users.

How can I benefit from these exercises?

As has already been mentioned in the previous sections, bodyweight exercises are probably the best choice for you if you are too busy to go the gym, and also do not have those thousands of dollars equipments that the gyms have. 

The bodyweight leg exercises mainly aim provide strength to the muscles of your legs, while also affecting the other muscle groups attached to these. Unlike some particular exercises that one is recommended to do at the gym for strengthening leg muscles, these exercises focus on the entire development of the body.

Additionally, there are chances of you getting hurt at the gym while using weights or other heavy equipments. This is where these bodyweight exercises are known to be safest, since you are required to use your own weight of the body as resistance. This eliminates any possibility of you getting hurt during the exercise procedure.

The exercises involved in this procedure can be used by athletes and even beginners. This is largely because the steps involved are not too complex, and can easily be understood after a few weeks of practice.

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Bodyweight Chest Exercises – Get Lean, Ripped And Strong!

The difference between gym and bodyweight chest exercises

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Bodyweight chest exercises are significantly different from chest workouts that involve the use of weights. The weights that we use at the gym specifically focus on developing only a particular part of the body. On the other hand, the bodyweight exercises consider the entire body as one single, integrated unit.

Furthermore, working out at the gym gives you bulk. Real muscles can only be obtained through rigorous workout of the entire body, and bodyweight exercises are probably the most effective exercises known. The chest exercises that we will discuss here shortly are not only intended to enhance your chest strength, but positively affect your entire body as a whole.

The main advantages of bodyweight chest exercises

For those of us who thought that going to the gym was the only way to develop muscles, well, here’s a surprise! Strength without weights is now possible, and these bodyweight exercises are popular examples of such techniques. In fact, these exercises not only focus on muscular strength, but also equally emphasize on muscular endurance.

To give you a clearer idea, we mention below the three most significant advantages of bodyweight chest exercises. These are:

• Incredible muscular endurance
• Enhanced muscular strength, and
• Improvement in the aerobic and anaerobic activities performed by the body

For example, let us consider the pull-up here. A pull-up is ideally more difficult than doing a push-up. Nevertheless, the pull-up has a larger number of benefits associated with it. Pull-ups not only increase the chest strength, but also improve your arms, back and upper abs.

The 3 best bodyweight chest exercises to be done at home

It must be clear to you by now that these chest exercises can be done easily while you’re at your home, without the need to go to the gym or have monthly gym memberships. We have compiled a list of the best three exercises that you must know and master in order to strengthen your chest muscles.

• The bridging push-up – this is also commonly known as the reverse push-up. You will be required to lie on your back, with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent. Next, place your hands on your ears, and then slowly raise your hips backwards. Gradually, also try to raise your abs and arms.

After you’ve tried doing all these, press your body as high as possible, and then hold it there for a moment. Now slowly return to the initial position and prepare for a series of repetitions. Remember, during the first few times, you might only be able to lift your body very slightly. This is perfectly normal.

• Rotating ‘T’ push-ups – set yourself in the push-up pose and perform a push-up. Now, while you’re coming up, remove your right hand from the floor and balance your body on the left hand. This may cause your body to twist to one side, but ensure that your left hand is completely extended. Point your right hand straight up towards the sky.

Pause for a while, and then bring yourself back in the starting position. Go for another push-up, and perform similar exercises with your left hand. 

Though the bodyweight chest exercises may seem slightly complicated, they are actually very simple to learn and perform. It would be best to consult a bodyweight trainer to derive all the benefits from these exercises.

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The Kettlebell Snatch – All You Ever Wanted to know

Kettlebell Snatch – What is it?

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Large belly fat has become one of the most common concerns nowadays, and there are quite a large number of exercises that are suggested for losing this fat. However, not all of them are known to work for everyone. Fitness experts are of the opinion that big core movements which aim at a considerable amount of big core muscle exertion are one of the most effective and also the safest methods of getting rid of abdominal fat.

Now, this is significantly true when the human body is taken into account, since these exercises make the nervous system come into effect instantly. This is necessary if your body has to endure the external physical stress. And this is also precisely why the Kettlebell Snatch is considered to be among the most powerful lifts that are recommended for losing belly fat!

The technique for Kettlebell Snatch exercises

Though the Kettlebell Snatch is a little tricky to learn for beginners, it is still considered to be among the best because of its capability to enhance strength endurance. It also positively affects some other areas of the body, such as shoulder girdle muscles, hips, back and core.

Mentioned below is a small drill which is aimed at assisting you in improving your form. Furthermore, following these can also help you stay safe from the much feared ‘forearm slap’.

• One arm swings – 3
• Low pulls – 3
• High pulls – 3
• Snatches – 3 
  
  
  

Follow these drills sequentially, and you will master the movements in some time. Additionally, as already mentioned above, this will also help minimize the chances of the forearm slaps that are so common in people practicing the Kettlebell Snatch. 

The advantages of practicing the Kettlebell Snatch lift

The Kettlebell Snatch exercises have been long time favorites of several fitness experts around the world. This is largely because of the number of benefits that are associated with it. Let us discuss the three main benefits of doing these exercises regularly.

• Improvements in shoulder stability – Overhead lifts are one of the most preferred ways if you are looking to strengthen your shoulder joints. In addition to improving the stability of the shoulder, these lifts also increase the mobility which further helps in smooth athletic movement.
• Development of explosive power – The proper development of the core muscles is essential for anyone who is looking for increasing the overall strength and endurance of the body. Regular exercises such as running and jumping can only be carried out effectively if you body has the strength to endure the outside stress.
• Cardiovascular conditioning – High repetition of the lift sets involves the exertion of your body right from the head to your toe. To keep up with this rigorous movement, your heart must keep working efficiently to supply the adequate amount of blood needed for the movements. Therefore these exercises do not just mobilize your body, but even rev up your heart rate tremendously.

Now, one can also gain strength without weights. And although gyms do offer equipments that can help you exercise conveniently, they are not the only options. For those of you looking to doing these Kettlebell Snatch lifts at home, let me tell you that one can expect the same results that he or she would if they went to the gym. One reason behind this is that you do not necessarily need special equipments for these exercises, and thus a gym membership is not a compulsion in these cases!

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Functional Strength Training – The Simplest Way To A Healthy Body!

The significance of functional strength training

Health experts recommend following a regular functional strength exercise routine. Furthermore, most fitness experts also suggest that the addition of some complex exercises to this daily routine can be of further help to your body. This can be attributed to the fact that these exercises rigorously stimulate the metabolism of your body and further aids in better integration of the systems. This affects the performance of the systems significantly.

Additionally, the exercises involved in functional strength training are also known to make the body more responsive. This might sound surprising to you, but most of the everyday activities such that walking, climbing, lifting and running will seem nearly effortless. This will not only make your life easier and enjoyable, but will also considerably improve your appearance, eventually boosting up your self-confidence and self-esteem. In fact, it has also been found out that body weight exercises are enough for someone planning on losing weight and toning his or her body.

Functional strength – what is it?

For those of you who are unaware of what this functional strength really is, here is a simple explanation. Functional strength can be understood as a part of the activities that you do every day, and this is not only restricted to enhancing your athletic performance.

The concept of functional training actually refers to the ease with which one can complete their daily routine. This consists of simple tasks like doing dishes, moving furniture in your house, carrying groceries and even lifting children.

How does it work?

The training exercises involved in this method require one to perform exercises that can strengthen the muscles in such a way that they not only help you in your work-out sessions, but also make your everyday activities easier for you. Experts on the subject say that these exercises work on improving the coordinating between the muscles and your nerves, thus offering you increased grace and smoother performance.

Hence, it can be safely said that once you begin with the exercises, you increase the overall strength of the body, that is, mentally as well as physically.

Can I do it at home?

This is among the most common questions that can come to your mind if you are new to functional strength exercises. This is because most of the time when we talk about toning and losing weight, all we think about are the sophisticated machines that can be seen in the gyms.

However, achieving strength without weights is also possible, and therefore, it is not at all necessary to have a gym membership in order to practice the exercises associated with functional strength. This is because most of them are the activities that we do daily, and thus you do not need any gym equipments.

Are functional strength training exercises helpful?

Though the answer to this largely depends on the number and type of activities that you do every day, the exercises have been known to work successfully in most of the cases. One of the main reasons behind this is that since this process does not require you to consume any medications or go to the gym, the possibilities of side-effects do not exist at all.

As a matter of fact, these training exercises are considered to be among the safest ways of losing weight and also of enhancing your physique.

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Bodyweight Shoulder Exercises – The Three Most Powerful Techniques

Bodyweight shoulder exercises – an overview

Shoulders form one of the toughest muscle groups in the body when it comes to exercising the body muscles with bodyweight movements. The shoulders are very important here because they play an active role in stabilizing the muscles that are responsible for controlling all the upper bodyweight movements performed by our body. However, there are some shoulder movements that are preferred over the others.

The bodyweight shoulder exercises mentioned here are also an excellent alternative for those of us who prefer to exercise at home. Going to the gym everyday requires a certain amount of time, and there are people who have to follow hectic schedules. These exercises can be done almost anywhere, even at your own home or a park.

The three best bodyweight shoulder exercises

• Elevated Scorpion – Begin by getting in the push-up position. Once done, slowly arch your back, pressing your butt in the upward direction. It is important for your arms and also the legs to be straight at all times. Keep going until you feel that your bodyweight is now in an inverted ‘V’ position.

Now, start raising your right foot towards the ground, and do this until your hands and your feet create a sort of a straight line on the floor.

Pause for a second while you are in this position, and then start moving your extended right foot towards the left. Eventually, your right leg will tend to bend at an angle of 90°, and this will cause your body to twist to the left slightly. Now, stop.

Bring your right foot to its previous position, and then gradually lower your foot. Rest a little if you must, and repeat the steps for the left side.

• Ellipse – This involves the forward and the backward movement of the body. First, kneel on the floor, and then sit comfortably on your calves. Now keep your hands in front of you, on the floor. Your arms should be kept straight, and your spine should be stretched. When done, slowly move your body in the forward direction. A good trick is to imagine that your body is trying to go through a conceptual wall, while your hands are acting like chains and trying to hold you from going through.

When the chest has gone down a considerable distance, you should now start lowering your body. Lower down until your chest barely touches the floor. This might seem similar to a push-up; however, remember that unlike a push-up, the arms are not beside the chest.

Now gradually start moving in the backward direction, and go to the original position.

• Frogger – This method quite resembles the initial position indicated in the Elevated Scorpion. Start by getting in the push-up pose, and then gradually lower your hips downwards. These done, now do the opposite movement by slowly pressing your butt upwards. However, ensure that your arms and also your legs are straight at all times.

Do these until you see yourself in an inverted ‘V’ position. Halt for a while, and then slowly return to the initial position before you repeat this.

Bodyweight shoulder exercises are an excellent form for building strength without weights. Not only can these be practiced daily to improve strength and enhance endurance, but they additionally improve mobility and muscle stability.

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Bodyweight Exercises For Mass – The Ultimate Road To Strengthening Muscles And Building Mass!

Bodyweight exercises for mass – Strength without weights is now possible!

It might happen at some point that you are unable to go to the gym for days in a row. And you certainly must have your reasons for it. For example, you might be out traveling, or your gym membership may have expired, or you just simply don’t feel like going there. However, just because you cannot make it to the gym does in no way mean that you cannot give your body the exercise that it needs.

Bodyweight exercises have long been the most preferred way to make people bigger, and also stronger. These are especially preferred if you like to exercise but have certain constraints that do not allow you to go the gym regularly. With the right exercises you can get the exact same results at home. Bodyweight exercises for mass can be done at home with an equal ease, and all you need is yourself! 

Weightless exercises – Are they really an option?

The answer to this much debated question is, yes. And this is not because I said this, but because of the studies that have recently been conducted on the various ways of exercising.

In contrast to the popular belief that exercises which do not involve weights cannot help in building muscle mass, it has now been proven that these weightless exercises can actually help in developing tremendous strength and muscle mass. And while it is also true that real gym equipments offer the best professional results, it must also be kept in mind that bodyweight exercises offer a great workout, since it makes you use your own body as the weight resistance and you have to come up with innovative ways to achieve maximum results.

When are bodyweight exercises for mass necessary?

In case you are just a beginner at the gym, the bodyweight exercises for mass are probably the best thing that you can do to give your body the required boost. Weightless exercises are essential when it comes to developing your muscles prior to lifting weights. These are aimed at stimulating the core parts of your body and also prime the body suitably in order to experience the new growth.

You will be amazed to know that weightless exercises are the ones responsible for stimulating the larger areas of your body, while the exercises done using weights only help stimulate the smaller muscles.

Three major advantages of bodyweight exercises

In addition to maximizing your overall strength, these exercises are also considered to be among the most convenient and versatile form of physical workout yet known. Let us now discuss some main benefits of these exercises.

• Enhanced mobility in movements – the movements required in this form of exercise requires more authentic movements of the muscles, thus making them more mobile.
• Training of multiple muscle groups – since the equipments available at the gyms are intended for the development of particular areas of the body, it sometimes becomes difficult to find a solution that can exercise multiple muscles at one time. Bodyweight exercises, on the other hand, involve the use of steps that exercise several muscles at a time, thus giving you a faster and more rigorous workout.
• A workout for the entire body – training with weights, for example, takes care of only your muscles, with very little concern to your joints. However, bodyweight exercises that are done without the use of weights, exercise the intended areas as well as the corresponding parts, taking the whole system as an integrated unit.

Another advantage of doing these exercises is that you stay safe from any form of injuries. A certain slip or mistake at the gym might cause an injury, however minor. However, bodyweight exercises for mass are completely safe since you use your own bodyweight for training purposes.

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The Best Bodyweight Exercises For Athletes – Get In Shape, The Right Way!

A common misconception out there is that there are actually no best bodyweight exercises for athletes. And sadly, not only the casual exercisers but some athletes are also of the opinion that bodyweight training can do them no good. The article here attempts to explain the relation between bodyweight training for athletes and perfect health.

Bodyweight exercises – how can they help athletes?

Let us first make you aware of the real truth behind these exercises and the way they are related to athletes. As a matter of fact, bodyweight exercises are quite essential for athletes. This is because the physical training carried out by most athletes is a set of resistance training and cardio. The entire activity usually comprises of exercising only one muscle group at a time, treating the body like a bunch of individual parts.

One the other hand, bodyweight exercises treat the entire body as one single unit. Exercises involved in this can challenge your muscles, lung and even the heart simultaneously. If looked at closely, bodyweight training can be concluded to be a combination of resistance training and cardio. 

Bodyweight training – can casual exercisers do these?

Absolutely! Bodyweight training is not just intended for athletes, but anyone can follow this training regime. Furthermore, unlike the regular athletic training which requires the involvement of complex equipment (that can only be found in the gyms, unless you plan on spending a hell of a lot of money to buy all of these), these simple exercises can be done even at home. You will never need to renew your gym membership again, and you can finally achieve your desired figure!

Advantages of bodyweight exercises

Now that we know that these exercises are useful for people looking for athletic training as well as for casual exercisers, let us discuss some common advantages associated with them. Note that since these exercises do not just target one particular muscle set, the benefits associated with them would be greater than simple resistance training.

• Burn body fat – this is the most common concern among people nowadays, and the issue of gaining belly fat affects people worldwide. Research in this area has shown that one can burn the maximum amount of fat in the body by undergoing brief, but high intensity repetitive sets of straightforward exercises.
  
  
• Tabata exercises – the method was invented by Dr. Tabata, from Japan. His studies clearly showed that a 20 seconds high intensity exercise, if carried on for 4 minutes not only increases the rate of fat burning, but also promotes cardio health. He also suggested a rest of 10 seconds before every repetition.
  
  
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  Cardiovascular endurance – there are certain training sessions that consist only of bodyweight exercises. They are together called HIIT (abbreviation used for high intensity interval training). This not only prevents any stress on your knees and hips, that one may encounter when jogging on a treadmill, but also increases the overall strength and muscle mass of your body. Bodyweight exercises are very helpful when it comes to gaining strength without weights.
  
  
• Increase speed and agility – research has shown that bodyweight exercises can considerably increase the agility and also the quickness of the body. These also help in enhancing your running speed, throwing distance and vertical leap, while reducing the reaction time.

The best bodyweight exercises for athletes are completely natural, and can be done without the use of any special equipment. Therefore, in addition to being a combination of all the exercises required for the perfect shape, these are also the most affordable and safest forms of exercise.

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