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5 Reasons Bodyweight Training Might Be SUPERIOR To Weights

There is a lot of talk about the difference between bodyweight training and strength training with weights – and today I’m going to kind of go against the grain and tell you that in some cases, bodyweight training might actually be BETTER for you than training with weights.

So instead of rambling on, let me get started.

1. Flexibility – With most bodyweight exercises you’ll need to develop more flexibility than if you’re training with weights. Although it might be a little harder at first, after a few workouts your body will adjust and you’ll be more flexible without even trying to be!
2. Saves Time – If you’re hard on time, doing bodyweight training in your own home might be the answer for you. It takes up very little space and uses no equipment, so that means you don’t have to drive to the gym which also saves you a bunch of time!
3. Builds “Functional” Strength – When I first got into bodyweight training I was into golfing at the same time. And I have to say, although I wasn’t training specifically for it, I saw about a 20-30 yard increase in my drives after about 2 months. I also noticed I was more “springy” and simply felt much more light on my feet than when I had been lifting weights.
4. Easier On The Joints – A lot of times it’s very easy to injure yourself with weights – even if you’re experienced. This is because weights kind of limit yourself to a certain range of motion – especially if you’re using machines. Put simply, weights don’t train your stabilizer muscles which help keep your joints healthy. But since you’re moving your own body in a variety of different angles and directions using bodyweight training, it builds up your stabilizer muscles and strengthens your joints like crazy!
5. Builds Your Core – With bodyweight exercises you tend to use your core a lot more than you do with weights. Although there are a lot of exercises with weights that DO utilize your core a lot, most people don’t do them. But when you’re doing exercises with your body, it’s practically impossible not to use your core. I’ve literally gone weeks/months without doing targeted abdominal training and my core kept getting stronger and stronger! And what does a strong core mean? It means no back pain!

As you can see, there are a lot of reasons to be putting bodyweight training into your strength training routine. Maybe you don’t want to switch strictly to bodyweight, but I would recommend at least making it part of your program.

If you happen to be an older person, I think using your body to get stronger is even more important because it’s easier on your joints.

But either way, I can guarantee you that if you start adding in some bodyweight training into your current workout program you’re going to immediately get stronger, more flexible, and have less joint pain!

Here Are A Few Related Posts To Check Out

1. This Bodyweight Exercise Routine Will Leave You Breathless!
2. 5 Reasons Ab Exercises Are WORTHLESS
3. Are You Training For Purpose?
4. Why Endurance Exercises Are SO Important

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