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No Equipment Needed: 9 Bodyweight Training Articles and Workout Programs

So you can run far and lift heavy, but can you do basic bodyweight movements like pull ups, handstands, and pistols? Here are 9 posts to help you get stronger with zero equipment.

Mindith Rahmat

Written by Mindith Rahmat Last updated on May 18, 2013

So you can run far and lift heavy, but can you do basic bodyweight movements like pull ups, handstands, and pistols? Here are 9 articles and workout programs written by coaches to help you get stronger with no equipment.

So you can run far and lift heavy, but can you do basic bodyweight movements like pull ups, handstands, and pistols? Here are 9 articles and workout programs written by coaches to help you get stronger with no equipment.

18 Weeks of Free Bodyweight Workouts (54 Workouts!) (Breaking Muscle HQ)

Looking for workouts you can do anywhere? Or maybe you’re just really into bodyweight exercise? Here are 18 weeks (54 workouts) that need no equipment, and are totally free!

How to Use Bodyweight Training to Build Bigger Muscles (Jeremy DuVall)

It doesn’t matter what tool you use, your body get bigger because you apply a stimulus. You create an overload. Learn how to manipulate angles and exercises to build muscle with just your bodyweight.

5 Killer Pushup Variations for Greater Gains (Mike Samuels)

What if I told you that certain types of push up may be even more beneficial for building muscle mass and strength than bench presses, dumbbell presses, or dips? Seems crazy, right? Well, read on.

Book Review: “Convict Conditioning” by Paul Wade (Winslow Jenkins)

While Paul Wade remains a secretive and elusive character, the techniques he divulges in Convict Conditioning are simple, effective, and useful for athletes of all experience and strength levels.

A Walk in the Park: Taku’s Equipment-Free Workout (Liam “Taku” Bauer)

Looking for a challenging workout, but you don’t have any equipment? The following is an excellent bodyweight circuit, designed for all-around athletic conditioning.

Mastering the Chin Up: 7 Variations to Beat Gym Boredom (Mike Samuels)

As awesome as regular chin-ups are, why just stick to one variation? To really get the most bang for your buck, you should be doing different types of chin-ups.

Raising the Bar: The Truth Hurts (Book Excerpt) (Al Kavadlo)

You don’t need anything outside of yourself to get fit – you have all the power. The only equipment you need is access to a bar. I’m going to explain why and how that is.

Dear Coach: Can I Increase Muscle With Bodyweight Exercises? (Andrew Read)

Dear Coach: It’s time for me to change up my routine. My question is, if I’m doing bodyweight exercises are they going to increase my muscle size/definition more than weight lifting?

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Mindith Rahmat

About Mindith Rahmat

Mindith is a born mover. She has spent her life exploring various athletic disciplines, starting with ballet and modern dance from an early age. She went on to become a E-RYT 500 certified yoga therapist and teacher and discovered CrossFit after the birth of her daughter.

Mindith coached CrossFit at a number of boxes near her home in Southern California, which lead to her involvement in Russian kettlebells and Olympic weightlifting. She has coached a wide variety of populations and cares deeply for women’s health, specializing in pregnancy and postpartum fitness. She is currently studying the principles of Natural Movement and Kettlebell Sport, and is working to complete an additional teacher training in the Taoist art of Yin Yoga with Master Paulie Zink.

Mindith founded Breaking Muscle in 2011. Over 5 million people a month have visited the site, hundreds of thousands of them follow Breaking Muscle on social media, nearly 2,000 coaches have written or appeared on its pages, and there are thousands of free, fully-formed training plans freely available. Breaking Muscle has won numerous awards in the industry and is recognized for pioneering new approaches to fitness and coaching techniques. In 2021, Breaking Muscle was acquired by Barbend. Mindith continues to devote time to her kids, pursue her doctorate in psychology, do research, and teach.

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