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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 to build a strong body AND build a strong heart and lungs. I also love these kinds of exercises because it makes a break from the “bodybuilding” strategy of working only one muscle group at a time.
If you want to build a strong body that is prepared for whatever challenge work, sport and life throws at it… you need to start using exercises (in this case bodyweight exercises), like the 8 Count Body Builder, that work multiple muscle groups and movements at the same time. This is the only way to prepare for the unpredictable challenges you’ll find in the real world… as compared to the controlled environment of a gym.
Here is a video of the 8 Count Body Builder in action:
When you are ready to organize your bodyweight exercises into a progressive program specifically designed to improve fitness, burn fat and build an attractive, athletic body, here are some recommendations:
Option 1:
Workout Without Weights is my flagship bodyweight workout program. If you like building you own workout programs (following a proven, progressive method), this is for you.
There are SIX progressive workout programs here that give you the freedom to choose the bodyweight exercises you use from a list of 190 bodyweight exercises. Just pick the exercises you want to work on, fill in the printable, reusable Workout Journal Sheets… and you’re ready for a great bodyweight only workout you can do at home!
Don’t underestimate the power to achieve your fitness, fat loss and physique building goals using only bodyweight exercises… especially when you follow a PLAN of progression that keeps you improving.
Option 2:
The Ultimate Gymless Workout is for those who want a PROGRESSIVE SERIES or bodyweight workouts where the bodyweight exercises are chosen for them. There are really TWO complete workout programs here… the Optimum Fitness & Physique program and the Above & Beyond program.
First, alternate through the Fitness, Fat Loss and Strength & Size workouts to build the strong, lean, athletic body you’ve always wanted. Then put your newly developed body to the test with the Above & Beyond workouts. And did I mention, these workout use only bodyweight calisthenics exercises and can be done in the comfort of your own home?
Remember… progression is the key for any workout to improve fitness, burn fat and build an athletic body. After all, if you are not progressing then nothing is going to change. And that means you workouts are nothing more than a waste of time. So, make sure to put your bodyweight workouts together in a way that keeps you progressing toward the ultimate goal of a strong, lean, athletically muscular body!
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