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Bodyweight Bonanza

September 25, 2006

Bodyweight exercises have been around forever, most recently they’ve come back in vogue thanks to the efforts of Matt Furey and now Brooks Kubik, who recently gave up weight training for good. Say it isn’t so Brooks?

Bodyweight training or Combat Conditioning as Furey calls it, is an excellent change of pace from the weights. And while I still believe weight training is the best way to build size, strength and good health – bodyweight exercises are a close second.

They do work, trust me on that. Bodyweight exercises build stamina, speed, quickness, agility, strength and some gains in size as well. Bodyweight exercises are also great for fat burning. You will be puffing like never before and your cardiovascular conditioning will improve tremendously.

Every strength trainer should include bodyweight training in with their weight program. A good way is to lift two days a week and add the bodyweight exercises 1-2 times per week. That way you get it all – strength, size, endurance and great health. Make it a point to incorporate bodyweight training into your schedule.

Bodyweight Bonanza

Hindu Squats
Pushups
Burpees
Dips
Chinups
Ab Work

Notes: Train consistently, preferably 1-2 days with bodyweight exercises and two days a week on the weights. Use whatever set and rep scheme you feel comfortable with. It could be one or two sets to failure, 5 x 5, or a circuit where you do as many as you can for a certain amount of time, say ten minutes, going from one exercise to the next until the time limit is reached. Do them any way you want, so long as you’re consistent and work hard. Add weight to the bar whenever possible and get lots of rest, eat good food and drink plenty of water.

Understand that to be successful in any weight training program – hard work is a must! Half-hearted effort does nothing for you. If you’re new to weight training or grossly out of shape, consult a physician first. End of disclaimer.

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Written by Brian Carson · Filed Under Workouts 

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