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By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:51:58 +0000

It’s definitely worth it to find body weight exercises that replace machine workouts and exercises that use only one muscle at a time.

By: Tom Greenwald

Tom Greenwald — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:19:32 +0000

I have been training with bodyweight exercises only for more than 2 years and have to say nothing but good things about my experience.

Since I’m more oriented to the functional way of training I feel that lifting weights has its part in a well-rounded training program, however I would encourage people to develop all the necessary skills and base strength with bodyweight exercises and only then add some free weights training in your workout routine.

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By: Dr. Kal

Dr. Kal — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:33:38 +0000

Great videos. Challenging, but doable exercises. Sean always has the best videos and the best guests.

I love body weight exercises at home. They help me save the two most precious assets, time and money.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:13:39 +0000

Great exercises!! I love this. The videos really helped too. Thanks for sharing!

By: Luke M-Davies

Luke M-Davies — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:21:14 +0000

Ever since I did myself a serious injury by tearing my major pectoral tendon, I have turned more to bodyweight exercises.

The ultimate benefits of bodyweight exercises for me are that they are: free, flexible, and quick!

Pull-ups actually give me good bicep growth, moreso than your oldschool barbell curls. People are increasingly looking to get fit, strong and lean in minimal time. This is where bodyweight workouts can do the trick! I think even the most advanced gym bunny can be challenged by bodyweight work – try hand stand pushups for example – absolute killer!

By: Dan Cosgrove

Dan Cosgrove — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:39:12 +0000

I think it’s awesome that these workouts involve functional movements. The first two exercises of the first vid would translate really well to any martial art that uses ‘horse’ and ‘low’ stances.

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By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:38:24 +0000

If you want body weight excersize you should definitely try CrossFit. These guys have me doing more pull-ups, push-ups, and everything else “ups” than I thought I would ever be able to do. Not to mention the comrodery and community that comes with it.

I just tagged along to the Washington state sectionals (crossFit games) here is a glimpse…
http://vimeo.com/10106140

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:42:30 +0000

Great post! I only use bodyweight exercises for most of my weight training workouts. Nice to have some new exercises to add to my list!