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rynehand
Jun 29, 2007, 02:34 AM
4 x 15 pushups (add 5 every 10 workouts)
4 x 20 situps (add 5 every 10 workouts)
4 x 3 chinups (add 1 every 10 workouts)
4 x 3 horizontal rows (add 1 every 10 workouts)
4 x 30 calf raises (add 5 every 10 workouts)
run 1 mile (add 1 mile every 10 runs)

well the subject pretty much states it, if you have any suggestions please tell

Fatman
Jun 29, 2007, 09:03 AM
The most common reply would be "depends on what your goals are". This is a good general conditioning workout, with some strength stuff added in (low-rep chins and rows).

I'd add some heavy pressing movements - basically, find a pushup variation where you can barely do about 8 reps (feet elevated, pike or handstand), then add 4 sets of 4-5 reps of these to your workout. Alternate low-rep pressing with the high-rep pressing (4 x 15 pushups) every other session. Also some leg work would be necessary - you're covering the calves, but you need something for the quadriceps, hamstrings, lower back, etc. Try progressions to the one-legged squat and one-legged deadlift, if you can't do them immediately (most people, including myself, cannot do 1-legged squats).

Hope this helps.

juggledex
Jun 29, 2007, 11:58 AM
You need legs, shoulders, posterior chain

Like Fatman said, high elevated feet pushup variations such as Pike Push-ups and Handstand Push-ups.

Squat and Lunging variations, bodyweight squats, pistols (one-legged squats), lunge, reverse lunge, split squats. There's tons of options for working your wheels, don't neglect them.

If you're set on all bodyweight, and can't do deadlifts, work in bridge, glute-ham raise, good morning (toe touch) as you have to keep that back strong and healthy.