If anyone tells you that you have got to have free weights to build strength then they have never trained in the way that I am about to inform you.
Check out the following 2 body weight drills that I have included here to help you to develop a superior level of both strength and total body conditioning! Body Weight Exercises 1.
The Burpee: This is a calisthenic exercise that is tremendous in helping you to achieve both a high level of strength and total cardiovascular conditioning.
This body weight strength training drill is very exerting and you will quickly see why once you give it a try.
The burpee is an exercise that includes 4 different steps or counts.
First, you want to start by standing with your feet at shoulder width distance and crouch down to place your hands on the ground in front of you.
Second, you want to kick your feet back extending your body into an upright push up position.
Thirdly, you will want to execute a normal push up.
Finally, after the the push up you will want to kick your feet back up underneath your body to stand up.
All 4 of these movements constitute a single repetition.
This is a body weight exercise for total body strength! Give it a try.
2.
The Static Plank: The static plank is a tremendous core strengthening exercise that is sure to challenge you in a way that you have never experienced.
The key to building strength is making sure that you maximize muscular tension.
This particular body weight drill is terrific for doing just that.
The plank is a tremendous core and muscle strength workout.
It is great for strengthening your abs, surrounding core muscles, and lower back.
To execute this particular drill you will want to lay on the ground face down to start.
From here you will want to straighten your body and raise yourself off of the ground by only allowing your elbows and the balls of your feet to support your weight.
Make sure that both your feet and arms are perpendicular to the ground and that your body forms a straight rigid line.
You shouldn't "sag" at your hips or knees, nor should your arch at your hips either.
Once again, your body should be a perfect and rigid straight line.
Once in position then attempt to hold this without moving for a couple minutes! You'll see just what I mean when I say "tension!" If you haven't already started to engage in body weight drills such as burpees and planks then you are missing out my friend.
You can only get better at fitness when you are willing to learn and apply! Remember that most anyone can train hard, but only the best train smart.