Bodyweight exercises are one of the oldest and most commonly used methods of getting yourself in shape.
That’s because you don’t have to spend a lot of money or own a lot of equipment in order to get the workout you need.
If you’ve got the desire and a little bit of space, you can get in shape.
Everyone knows about the basic bodyweight exercises.
Things like pushups, pull-ups, and crunches are so common that most fitness nuts can do them in their sleep. But what about unique bodyweight exercises that go beyond those basics?
Whether you’re doing a wild variation on a basic exercise or trying out something brand new, adding some of the more unique bodyweight exercise to your fitness regimen could keep things exciting and help you get ripped fast.
Top 5 Unique Bodyweight Exercises
1. Handstand Pushup – You don’t have to immediately be able to stand on your hands to perform this move. Simply place your legs against a wall and use it to prop you up in the right position. If you can nail 10 reps as part of your circuit your shoulder and chest muscles will explode with new tone.
2. Prone Walkout – If you’re looking to really build your core, start in the plank position. With your core engaged, walk your hands out in front of you without letting your toes move or breaking the plank. Then walk your hands back again. Several reps of this will give you the burn you’re looking for.
3. Wall Sit – All you need to do in this exercise is slide your back down a wall until you’re in a sitting position with your thighs perpendicular to the wall. It may not sound like much, but hold that position for around 60 seconds and you’ll start to feel the burn in your legs.
4. L-Seat – Sit on the floor with your back straight. Now place your hands on the floor beside you and lift up, putting all your weight on your hands and arms while keeping your body in an L shape. It’s easier than it sounds, and will give you a big workout.
5. Diamond Pushup – Assume the standard pushup position only move your hands in under your chest so that the thumbs and fingers touch and form a diamond. This will really give your triceps a workout.
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