Bodyweight Beginner
Q:Hello Chris,
After spending many years doing regular weight-training on and off I
recently shifted to bodyweight training since it´s a more flexible (timewise
and place) training form and more focus to build functional strength. Since,
I´m more or less a beginner of bodyweight training I would be very grateful
for any advice you might have to get me started with some training
suggestions or where to find more information.
With thanks,
Per
-Stockholm, Sweeden
A: Per, thanks so much for your email. When starting out with bodyweight exercises (or any exercise, for that matter), I think the most important thing to develop first is isometric (holding a static position) ab strength and endurance. The ability to be able to hold your spine rigid while performing any exercise is paramount in developing strength (and a great looking 6-pack that actually works). Try doing this series for a couple of weeks to build that isometric endurance in your abs:
1a) Plank (work up to doing 2-minutes straight)
1b) Side Plank (work up to 1-minute per side)
1c) Superman (work up to 2-minutes)
1d) Supine Hip Bridge (work up to 2-minutes)
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-London, England
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2 comments:
What are these exercises and where can I learn more about how they are correctly done?
1a) Plank (work up to doing 2-minutes straight)
1b) Side Plank (work up to 1-minute per side)
1c) Superman (work up to 2-minutes)
1d) Supine Hip Bridge (work up to 2-minutes)
Hi maxwayne,
go to www.fitandbusydad.com and sign-up for my newsletter. with your sign-up you get access to a free fat-loss workout. these exercises (except for the supine hip bridge) are part of the "prep phase". i'll post something for the supine hip bridge on my blog this week.
thanks,
cl
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