Jumping jacks are a classic calisthenics exercise. I like to use these in between bodyweight exercises that are more strength related (like pull ups, push ups or squats), to give the body a little rest while still keeping the heart and lungs working. You’ll find that this kind of limited rest workout is great for [...]
Dive Bombers are another bodyweight exercise made famous by the Navy SEALS. The reason… they are great for building full body strength and endurance. While the classic push up is a full body exercise, most people only think of it as an upper body exercise. With the Dive Bomber there is no question that your [...]
Body Weight Lunges are a great example of a bodyweight exercise that makes multiple improvements. For example, you not only build lower body leg strength, but you also improve your balance and coordination as well. I don’t recommend adding any weight to this movement until you first master the bodyweight lunge first. You need to [...]
Alternating lunges are a great example of being able to do bodyweight exercises in an alternating fashion. Just think of it, most of the activities of sport, work and life are not done while strapped into a machine or sitting. Most movements are done by alternating first one arm and then the other, or alternating [...]
The 8 count body builder was made famous by military style calisthenics workouts… like the ones the Navy SEAL teams use. This is a great example of a bodyweight exercise that works a lot of muscles at the same time. Due to the different movements and duration of each repetition, this is a great exercise [...]
In my opinion, there is no better choice than bodyweight calisthenics for an effective at home workout. You don’t need any expensive equipment, you need only a limited amount of space and you can fit in a quick but highly effective workout around your busy schedule. But keep in mind… learning a bunch of bodyweight [...]
The key to success with ANY form of physical training is PROGRESSION. If you are not progressing, you are not improving. And if you’re not improving, you’re wasting your valuable training time. Progressive training (whether it be with outside resistance like dumbbells or barbells, or with your own bodyweight) is what translates into real world [...]
I’m not surprised people are confused. Walk into any gym today and you’ll be overwhelmed by the shiny machines and fancy equipment. It is easy to start believing you need all this equipment to meet your fitness, fat loss and physique building goals. But in my opinion, a full body dumbbell workout can do everything [...]
There are many ways to workout at home that don’t involve buy expensive home gym equipment. As a matter of fact, you can get a better at home workout with bodyweight calisthenics, dumbbells of a combination of both. Let’s see why these options are better for your at home workouts. Workout At Home With Bodyweight [...]
A properly structured dumbbell routine is a powerful tool to help you reach your fitness, fat loss and physique building goals. Just make sure you don’t take the word “routine” too literally. There should be nothing routine about your dumbbell routine. Getting in shape, improving fitness and changing the way we look (for the [...]
In my opinion, there is no better choice than bodyweight calisthenics for an effective at home workout. You don’t need any expensive equipment, you need only a limited amount of space and you can fit in a quick but highly effective workout around your busy schedule. But keep in mind… learning a bunch of bodyweight [...]
