Post by Enigma on Feb 2, 2010 16:15:53 GMT -5
Bodyweight training is something which, for some reason, gets flamed quite often. Referred to as 'not demanding enough' or 'too easy'... These statements I don't agree with.
It's amazing how many people step in to a gym and start weight training, when they've not even developed a decent level of relative strength with their own bodyweight.
A good example would be pulldowns - damn, how many people do you see walk in to the gym and start cracking out sets on the lat pulldown? A lot. Generally these people can barely do a handful of bodyweight pull ups.
Now I'm not saying that everyone should ditch their current training and switch solely to bodyweight... But I do believe more people could benefit from training with their own weight, especially beginners.
Bodyweight training for the untrained human can be massively beneficial. You know, too many times you hear people saying that they can't afford a gym membership, or simply don't have the time to train... But all I hear are excuses.
If someone is untrained, any form of resistance is going to work well.
Bodyweight training is massively beneficial in many ways. Not only can it build good relative strength - as mentioned before - but it also does wonders for fat loss [bodyweight circuits and the lark].
As mentioned before, many people will say that bodyweight training is too easy; to this, I have a saying "bodyweight training is only as easy as you make it".
Sure you could do 10 push ups on the floor, but how about 10 push ups using suspension straps.
Bodyweight squats, yeah they're not too hard, but how many people can do a single leg squat?
You get the idea. It's only as easy as you make it.
Now for those who are more experienced with weight training, bodyweight movements can be used as great finishers. Or simply replace your routine on a back off week.
So - rounding this one off -have a play with bodyweight stuff, and be open minded to the concept. Throw in the odd bodyweight circuit once or twice a week, or finish off you chest day with a few sets of push ups.
Enigma.
Just a quick one, they kick ass at getting on a pre-night out pump; 'cause we're vain at the end of the day, right?
It's amazing how many people step in to a gym and start weight training, when they've not even developed a decent level of relative strength with their own bodyweight.
A good example would be pulldowns - damn, how many people do you see walk in to the gym and start cracking out sets on the lat pulldown? A lot. Generally these people can barely do a handful of bodyweight pull ups.
Now I'm not saying that everyone should ditch their current training and switch solely to bodyweight... But I do believe more people could benefit from training with their own weight, especially beginners.
Bodyweight training for the untrained human can be massively beneficial. You know, too many times you hear people saying that they can't afford a gym membership, or simply don't have the time to train... But all I hear are excuses.
If someone is untrained, any form of resistance is going to work well.
Bodyweight training is massively beneficial in many ways. Not only can it build good relative strength - as mentioned before - but it also does wonders for fat loss [bodyweight circuits and the lark].
As mentioned before, many people will say that bodyweight training is too easy; to this, I have a saying "bodyweight training is only as easy as you make it".
Sure you could do 10 push ups on the floor, but how about 10 push ups using suspension straps.
Bodyweight squats, yeah they're not too hard, but how many people can do a single leg squat?
You get the idea. It's only as easy as you make it.
Now for those who are more experienced with weight training, bodyweight movements can be used as great finishers. Or simply replace your routine on a back off week.
So - rounding this one off -have a play with bodyweight stuff, and be open minded to the concept. Throw in the odd bodyweight circuit once or twice a week, or finish off you chest day with a few sets of push ups.
Enigma.
Just a quick one, they kick ass at getting on a pre-night out pump; 'cause we're vain at the end of the day, right?
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