Every 4 years millions of people turn on the TV to watch the summer Olympics and without a doubt one thing you cant help but notice are the physiques the athletes are sporting.
But in comparison the most impressive year after year are Gymnasts.
But to the confusion to most people these folks rarely workout with weights.
These physiques come from years of work on one of the most basic but most powerful tools bodyweight exercise.
When most people think of bodyweight exercises the first ones that come to mind are usually push-ups, pull-ups, and squats once you realize the options with these three you'll realize the unlimited potential these exercises create.
Still not convinced, how about some examples, take a look at NFL great Herschel Walker.
He swore by bodyweight exercise all the way through his NFL career and to this day still does some of the same routines he did to prepare himself for Professional Football.
Still not convinced, Look up UFC fighter Mac Danzig, his entire training program that made him winner of the Ultimate fighter series was all bodyweight exercise.
So stop making excuses and hit these programs hard and laugh at everyone, when they ask you how much your in the gym.
Bodyweight exercise is the most basic and most underused form of training.
The benefits of bodyweight exercises are endless here are few benefits.
- Can be done anywhere at anytime - Can be mixed in with your cardio sessions to prevent boredom - Different levels to challenge even the most advanced athletes - Great for large groups - No equipment needed There are a lot of misconceptions with using your own bodyweight, in that there is a myth that it is only used for conditioning, but you would be hard pressed to walk into any gym across the country and find someone who can do 5 handstand pushups, or a one legged squat.
So just remember your options are endless and they are not limited to being inside a gym.