Back to the very basics
Published: Sun, 11/18/12
A couple months ago I had a period where all I did was just train with Bodyweight
Pull Ups & handstands were a regular thing & I felt great!
My joints, ligaments, bones & muscles all felt strong & mobile
I even gained 10 pounds of total weight during this time (5 of those pounds were actual muscle)
Recently (about 2 months ago) I started to lift weights again and my strength was better than ever!
This was due to the increase core & back strength I gained from all the bodyweight movements + my posture improved as well!
Where am I going with all of this?
Well its a BIG reminder that you must always Attack the Basics
To constantly get better at them
Pull Ups & Handstands strengthen your back & core like nothing else + not to mention how much stronger & mobile your shoulders get
If you practice these I can assure you that your deadlift, squat, bench & over head press will improve
If your not doing the basics, add them to your program ASAP!
Pull Ups, Chins, Squats, Lunges, Handstands, Dips, Planks, Back/Glute/Hip Bridges & Push Ups + all of their variations
And if you are more advanced do:
Muscle ups, Handstand Push Ups, Levers, Pistols & 1 arm Push Ups
Just like you constantly seek to improve how much weight you lift, you should always want to improve your bodyweight skills
These are fundamentals & will keep you healthy, strong & mobile for the long term!
Plus not to mention that they are tons of FUN!So that's it for today: go back to basics