Today I did a strength session using only bodyweight exercise, some may ask "but can you get strong using only your bodyweight?" Let me answer this one before I carry on.
Yes!!!!!
Doing 1 legged squats and 1 arm press-ups is a very good way to get strong without the need for equipment. I did a few sets of these two exercises (squats unassissted and press-ups assissted) has well has a couple of sets of 1 rep pull-ups (around 90% of my 1 rep max) and I was done.
Tomorrow I will do a brief conditioning drill and another routine on friday before going back into full swing next week.
I must admit, I am missing full throttle training big time! I can't wait to lift heavy weights again and do a full weeks worth of training. But, has mentioned yesterday, it is vital to take your foot off the pedal every few weeks in order to foster recovery and improvement.
The positive impact this is having on me is very intense, which means it must be the right thing to do has I will now enter next week fresh and raring to go!!!!!
I will be posting a picture next week and I am also working on getting a new video together in the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned.
Just wanted to say thanks for all the support I am getting, it means alot.
Jamie
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This blog will chart my progress to ultimate strength and fitness. I aim to lose fat and gain muscle while training. I will create my own workouts while also using methods from other sources. This project will involve hard work and sacrifice. All this will be done in my own home has I have no time to go to the gym, I will always train alone. I do not have a big budget for expensive supplements or flashy equipment, their are no gimmicks or gadgets that I endorse, just dedication! By Jamie Wadman
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5 comments:
I actually lost about 40-45 pounds doing just bodyweight exercises plus using an exercise bike. Now I can do nowhere near what some bodybuilders do but i am stronger than when I started. Pull ups for me are a long way off. I don't have nearly enough upper body strength.
Give it a go Suzette, everything starts with a single step.
Good luck.
Bodyweight exercises are a great way to build muscle and get fit. Really most body weight exercises full into the category of circuit training exercises which allow you to combine cardio and strength work in one session.
If anyone is in doubt of the effectiveness of circuit training, remember that most military personal do little other than this when in the field - how many soldiers cary a full weight training set around with them?
Those one leg squats are killers man. I will keep an eye on this blog looks interesting stuff.
Ta
John
Those one leg squats are killers man. I will keep an eye on this blog looks interesting stuff.
Ta
John
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