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Bodyweight Extravaganza

Bodyweight exercises have been around for centuries. Thanks to Matt Furey and some others, this type of workout has made a monster comeback and Furey a wealthy man.

If you’re a serious lifter, you may be rolling your eyes right now at the thought of bodyweight stuff, but don’t make the mistake of thinking bodyweight exercises don’t produce mass, strength and agility – because they do.

In addition to getting you in the best cardiovascular shape of your life, bodyweight exercises can make you very powerful.

In amateur wrestling circles, everyone knows of Lou Banach, at least us old-timers do. He was a 3x national champion from Iowa who once lifted 447-pound Tab Thacker (there was no weight limit then) off the ground, stuck him to his back and pinned him. Banach was powerful, agile and muscular.

Guess what? He never lifted weights. His training regimen consisted of bodyweight exercises and some cardio. That’s just one of many examples of what bodyweight exercising can do.

So for those new to it or if you’re a grizzled veteran who wants a change of pace from the weights – give the bodyweight stuff a try. Here’s a routine that features the best of the best.

Chins or Pull Ups
Dips
Push Ups
Squats (Hindu-style)
Sit Ups or Crunches

Advanced Techniques:
Handstand Push Ups
One-Arm Push Ups
Pistols (One-leg squats)

Notes: Workout 3 days per week on the bodyweight stuff with whatever protocol you see fit. You could do multiple sets with X amount of reps or just do the exercises to failure. Whatever is good for you. If your just starting out, practices the basics before you try to move on to the more advanced techniques.

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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