Looking to gain muscle and strength without relying on a gym? Start performing bodyweight exercises!
They can be performed anywhere, anytime and yes, they can work just as well as lifting weights! Using natural the weight of your body as a resistive force, they can be adapted to suit different levels of fitness or muscle groups.
Here are 10 highly effective bodyweight exercises which target major muscle groups, use them to gain strength and muscle on a weekly basis.
1. Pull-Ups
You will build boulder shoulders and a back carved from granite with pull-ups! However, they do take time and practice to progress. Start with negative pull ups (simply lowering yourself) until your strength allows you to perform a full pull up movement.
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