tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63508298383406261562024-03-08T10:45:51.763-08:00The Fitness Groveluckylucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343890722498078282noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350829838340626156.post-54830254750967909282015-08-27T01:39:00.003-07:002015-08-27T01:40:36.272-07:00Bodyweight Fitness - What Is It And Why You Should Be Doing ItWe all love weights. They build tremendous strength, are easy to micro-load and . However, sometimes we just don't have access to them. Whether it is travelling, a lack or equipment or something else, sooner or later, we will find ourselves in a place with no weights.<br />
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That is where <b>bodyweight fitness</b> comes into play.<br />
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Pushups, pullups, squats...sounds familiar? It does and if you aren't yet familiar with calisthenics, that is probably the scope of exercises you imagine are possible without weight.<br />
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But that couldn't be further from the truth.<br />
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What do we do in weightlifting when we want to make an exercise harder. Usually, we add more weight. But what can we do with a pullup? Sure, we could add weight(and weighted pullups are an incredible exercise), but remember, we currently don't have any.<br />
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To increase the difficulty of an exercise at a fixed weight(your bodyweight), we must manipulate the leverage.<br />
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Imagine deadlifting. Now imagine deadlifting, but the weight must at all times be a hand's length away from your body. Any harder?<br />
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The same principle is what makes gaining impressive strength with your bodyweight alone possible. Pushups too easy? Move your hands closer to your waist, a move called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odcPqBOlJhI">pseudo-planche pushups</a>. You can do infinite pullups? Try <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzLvU1KAlxg">L-sit pullups</a> and watch your numbers drop.<br />
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Or for a real challenge, try some <a href="http://ascendtherope.com/"><b>rope climbs</b></a>. Just don't complain about the forearm pain later.<br />
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The bottom line is, knowing bodyweight only exercises is a very valuable tool to have in your arsenal. Do not be attached to only one way of doing things; instead, utilize the correct tool for the right job.luckylucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343890722498078282noreply@blogger.com0