Keep reading to learn all about Read’s top-recommended bodyweight exercises to slow aging.
And next, don’t forget to read about the7 Best Exercises for Men to Gain Muscle Without Equipment.
He notes that you should descend until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
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To set up, plant both feet on the ground either shoulder-width or hip-width distance apart,PureGymexplains.
Your toes should point out just a bit.
Press through both feet to return to standing.
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to make this exercise easier, feel free to plant both hands on a wall.
To perform classic pushups, theNASMinstructs you to plant both hands just outside your shoulder span under your chest.
Activate your core as you bend both elbows to descend toward the floor.
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Once you’re close tobut not touchingthe ground, press yourself back up to a high plank.
Bring one leg in front of you, and bend both knees.
Lower your body into a lunge until your back knee graces the ground.
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Press through your front foot to rise back up to standing.
Activate your core and tuck your chin as you gradually extend your left arm and right leg.
Your feet should be stacked to create a stable base.
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Activate your glutes and your core to ensure your hips remain lifted.
Read recommends holding your planks for a minimum of 15 seconds.
It’s also a “safe” exercise to complete in replacement of sit-ups or crunches.
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To set up, you’ll start by lying down flat on your back and bracing your core.
Extend your arms and legs upward.
verify your lower back remains pressed into the floor throughout this exercise.
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