Bodyweight exercises need to be included in every workout routine. And while we all know this, we often only include bodyweight moves like the single leg squat, push up and pull up.
But there are a ton of other bodyweight exercises that we need to include in our routines.
Below are some more “untraditional” exercises that need to be included in your workout program.
10 Bodyweight Exercises You Need To Do:
Squats have become the popular glute exercise on social media, which honestly I don’t completely understand, especially with all of the far more focused glute lifts we now have out there such as hip thrusters and weight glute bridges.
And while I get that we often turn to the squat when we want to work our glutes because they are compound exercise that allows us to move heavy weights, they aren’t necessarily the best, nor only, exercise to develop strong, powerful and sexy butt cheeks.
While lifting heavy is super important, we also need those bodyweight moves that allow us to really focus on engaging and activating the correct muscles. We have to realize that there are 3 drivers of muscle growth we can utilize and that focusing on ACTIVATION of the actual muscle is also key.
So if you want strong glutes, it’s time you not only squatted, but even started doing this FUNDAMENTAL glute move – the glute bridge!
No problem! All you need is your own bodyweight to get in a killer interval training session!
Bodyweight workouts can be a great way to burn fat, build strength and improve your conditioning even when you can’t make it to the gym.
So when you need an efficient workout you can do anywhere, this 25-minute bodyweight interval workout has you covered!
Even if it isn’t the workout you had planned, SOMETHING is always better than nothing!
These 30 second on, 30 second off intervals are perfect whether you are just getting back into training or really want to max out with some tough moves!
While it is tempting to always eliminate rest from our workouts, using rest strategically can allow us to go harder during those intervals of work!
So when you need something quick, this workout is a perfect option! No equipment needed and you’ll get the blood pumping and sweat flying!
To do this workout, you can follow along with the video below. If you want to do it on your own, set a timer for 30 seconds of work, 30 seconds of rest to transition from exercise to exercise. Complete 5 rounds through the circuit below.
CIRCUIT:
30 seconds Bulldog Squat Jumps
30 seconds Rest
30 seconds T Push Ups
30 seconds Rest
30 seconds Squat to Lunge
30 seconds Rest
30 seconds Single Arm Plank Jacks
30 seconds Rest
30 seconds Rotational Row Sit Up
30 seconds Rest
For other killer interval workout options, check out these 5 Bodyweight Moves For A Full-Body Cardio Workout!
I love salmon, especially the fatty tail piece.
But not all salmon is created equal.
Wild-caught salmon is far better for you than farm-raised salmon. (It even contains fewer calories!)
It all comes back to eating the most naturally raised and grown ingredients.
So here are some Wild Salmon Tacos with a great Peach Pineapple Sauce made from some Trader Joe’s salsas!
Neck and shoulder pain and injury are common ailments these days because most of us sit at a desk hunched over a computer screen for like 9 hours a day.
And while rolling out and stretching are essential to getting rid of our knots and tight spots to lessen the pain, there is one essential exercise we all need to be including in our workout routines.
It isn’t a glamorous move. It isn’t a move that is going to smash you and make you feel like you got in a gnarly workout.
But it is a move that is going to get rid of your pain and help you get exponentially stronger in the long run.
The Scapular Wall Hold is an essential move everyone should be doing, but no one really is.
There are a TON of great moves you can do with a kettlebell. You can easily work your body from head to toe using just that one piece of equipment.
You don’t need a full gym to get in a great workout. You just need a kettlebell or two!
Here are my 10 Favorite Kettlebell Exercises:
