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    Bodyweight Exercise Program Spreadsheet

    Bodyweight Exercise Program Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc ... GF3UjhGaUE It was created by a redditor named Engessa. See this thread. He combined the dip program from 150 Dips, the squat program from 200 Squats, the push up program from 100 Push-ups, and the 200...
  2. Herschal Walker: NFL superstar who trained with bodyweight exercises

    here is the 1982 story I read many years ago on Herschal Walker who mostly did bodyweight exercises for his strength training. So says Georgia's Herschel Walker, and you best believe - 10.04.82 - SI Vault
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    Bodyweight Squat For Reps

    This challenge is to see how many times you can squat your bodyweight for reps. -Bodyweight squat means your bodyweight on the bar -Bar must be a minimum of your bodyweight, always round up. Can't squat 225 for reps if you weigh 226. -Must not rack bar during whole set -All squats must be at...
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    Bodyweight Bench For Reps!

    This challenge is to see how many times you can bench your bodyweight for reps. Rules: -Full ROM only. Chest to lockout. -Touch and go style is ok. -Glutes must be on the bench. No airborne ass. -Weight of bar has to be MINIMUM of your bodyweight. If you weigh 177, no benching 175. Find...
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    Complete guide to bodyweight excercises

    This thread describes exercises require only your own body weight and minimal equipment. Gym/Swiss/Fit ball Paralletes Chin-up bar Arms, shoulders, and chest Standard Pushup Equipment required: flat surface Starting Position: Body is fully extended horizontally in a slight hollow...
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    Bodyweight Exercise Program Spreadsheet

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsJyc1etY4rMdFdud3NoNE9hc3JfNnM1VGF3UjhGaUE It was created by a redditor named Engessa. See this thread. He combined the dip program from 150 Dips, the squat program from 200 Squats, the push up program from 100 Push-ups, and the 200 Sit-ups...
  7. Pushup and Pullup Conditioning

    A little while ago Martin Rooney put an article up about 100 pushups in 4 minutes (T NATION 4-Minute Push-Up Test) but I thought the addition of pullups would make a big difference. So I've been adding this challenge to the end of my Speed Bench session to increase work capacity. Either 100...
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    44 Bodyweight excercises

    Pretty awesome video here , some of these look like death on the shoulder thou .. Sorry if repost 44 Best Bodyweight Exercises Ever! (High Def) - YouTube
  9. Pushup Variations

    For anyone interested in spicing up their pushup routines. Push Up Variations w/Martin Rooney & Nick Tumminello - YouTube
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    Bodyweight routine w/ Goals

    I have two months early next year I am setting aside to train for something...I am currently bulking and my long term goal is to get huge, however something is coming up that I need to train for and I am willing to set aside my long term goal to achieve this one. What kind of Bodyweight routine...
  11. Bodyweight training.

    Bodyweight exercises are a big part of my workouts, I chin up and pull up 3x a week and do dips twice a week. Previous to working out I could chin up maybe 3 reps and i've gone from that to around 3 sets of 5 since starting, same with pull ups except I could barely do 1. Dips are a little...
  12. Extra workouts at home?

    I was just staring at my old dumbbell set the other day and it led me onto thinking about my old home workouts. was wondering if it would be okay to do some extra workouts at home like tuesdays and thursdays, ontop of my compound gym workouts every monday wednesday and friday? I was thinking...
  13. Assisted Chin ups/ Pull ups/ Dips?

    I was just wondering what people think about assisting when using bodyweight excercises. I've been assisting while doing dips, pull ups and chin ups for a while now since i'm no good at any of this and I feel like its getting harder to do non assisted reps now that i'm so used to being supported...
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    pullups 4x10 way of progression

    my routine states that I should do 4 sets 10 reps of weighted pullups. for now my max is (only bodyweight): 9 reps, 7 reps, 5 reps, 5 reps so should I wait and try to add reps each workout till I get all 10, 10, 10, 10 and then start to adding weight and get sth like 10, 9, 8, 7 and next...
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    Reducing bodyfat versus bodyweight

    Hi All, Having hit the big five-oh, I want to make some changes to what I eat to strip away some layers of fat. I am not looking to get to the point of bodybuilder competition, but maybe get to see my abs and some vascularity. Dropping weight to me only seems to be part of the answer, as losing...
  16. Stable Bodyweight

    It seems that whenever I reach a new PB for weight, my base or what I will term base weight without effort increases. By base weight I mean my weight once work and other commitments take over and I dont concentrate on diet or working out. It wasn't long ago that I was struggling to get to...
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    bodyweight training to maintain lean mass while healing from an injury..

    Hi guys, Long story short, im going in the ADF in around 10-11 weeks ( 10th May ) and i have pulled a muscle in my lower lat/oblique area today while pulling a 185kg deadlift at week 8 of the 200kg PPP program, pretty bummed out cause i reckon i had the 200kg in me in a few weeks time but oh...
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    Deadlift Chart

    Deadlift Chart Post your max conventional deadlift numbers here and include your bodyweight! The lifts are with no straps, belts, etc and you actually have to lift it, no calculators I will have one coefficient list (Deadlift/Bodyweight) and one max pull list You can pull conventional or sumo...
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    Build Muscle Without Weights With Bodyweight Workouts

    Build Muscle Without Weights With Bodyweight Workouts Build Muscle Without Weights Bodyweight exercises are great for those that are traveling and can't get to a gym , or to combine with your gym workout. You don't need expensive machines or free weights. While bodyweight training can be...
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    2x bodyweight squat!!

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