the rules of bodyweight strength training
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T H E R U L E S O F B O D Y W E I G H T S T R E N G T H T R A I N I N G
B Y: A N D R E W F E R R I L L
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I N C O R P O R AT E Y O U R W H O L E B O D Y
• Learn to use as many muscles as possible — even if your current move focuses on one muscle group
• Similar in principle to yoga:
• Use your whole body in every pose to exercise and tone more efficiently.
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T H E W O R L D I S Y O U R G Y M
• The benefit of bodyweight strength train inis that you don’t need to go to the gym.
• Squats, lunges, and pushups don’t require equipment.
• Required equipment can easily be duped:
• Pull-ups can be done on monkey bars
• Dips can be done on benches or chairs.
• Opportunities to exercise are everywhere
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D I E T I S E V E R Y T H I N G
• This is the #1 rule for any fitness routine
• Your nutrition will make or break your results
• Eat healthy fats, maintain a low carb diet, & get the right amount of protein.
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D O N ’ T D O T O O M U C H T O O FA S T
• Bodyweight strength training should be treated no differently than any other exercise regimen.
• Don’t injure yourself via overexertion
• Track reps and rest periods,
• Increase at a reasonable rate for your body
• Move slowly: Changes do not happen overnight.