6 BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES YOU CAN DO ANYWHERE
|In today’s busy world, finding time to hit the gym or attend fitness classes can be a challenge. However, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your fitness goals. Bodyweight exercises are a fantastic way to stay in shape, build strength, and improve your overall fitness level without the need for any equipment or a gym membership.
In this article, we’ll explore six effective bodyweight exercises that you can do anywhere, whether you’re at home, traveling, or simply want to add variety to your workout routine. Get ready to sculpt your body and feel stronger than ever!
Push-ups
- Stand on your hands (shoulder-width apart) and place your toes on the floor.
- Flatten your back and keep your body straight and neutral.
- Inhale and lower your body until your chest touches the floor. Bring your elbows closer to your body.
- Push your body up to the starting position as you exhale.
Burpees
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body into a squat position and place your hands on the floor in front of you.
- Kick your feet back and get into a push-up position.
- Lower your chest and do a push-up.
- Return your feet to the original squat position.
- Get up, jump and clap above your head.
Planks
- Get into a push-up position on the floor.
- Bend your elbows at 90 degrees and support your weight on your forearms.
- Keep your elbows directly under your shoulders.
- Hold the position for as long as you can, ideally for two minutes.
Squats
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Extend your hands outward, bend your elbows and join your fingers.
- Sit back and down like in a chair.
- Bend your upper body forward slightly and arch your lower back.
- Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Keep your body tense and push through your heels and bring your body back to the original position.
Lunges
- Stand with your upper body straight.
- Step forward with one leg.
- Lower your hips and bend both knees to a 90-degree angle without touching your back knee to the floor.
- Push up to the starting position.
Mountain climbers
- Get into a plank position: hands shoulder-width apart and feet hip-width apart.
- Bring your right knee toward your chest using your abs.
- Return it to the initial position.
- Repeat the operation with the left knee