Sure, lifting weights has plenty of benefits, but performingbodyweight exercisesis an extremely productive form of functional training.
Weighted exercises usually activate an isolated muscle or muscle group.
But when bodyweight training, you’re typically firing up more than one muscle simultaneously.
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Garcia is here to share the best daily bodyweight exercises for men to build a fit upper body.
Activating more than one muscle at the same time is crucial if you want tobuild up your physique.
He adds, “Another benefit is balance and flexibility.
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In addition, bodyweight training can help boost your cardio and muscle strength.
Pushups
Get ready to activate your shoulders, triceps, chest, and core muscles withpushups.
Begin in a high plank as you press up to the balls of your feet.
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Bend at the elbows so you can lower your chest toward the ground.
Keep a tight core, and verify your lower back doesn’t cave in as you descend.
Then, press yourself back up to a high plank.
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To begin, lie down flat on your stomach with both arms extended overhead and your legs also extended.
Look at the ground ahead as you gradually lift both arms and legs.
Hold this position for a few seconds, then release.
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Jump up, and extend your arms.
Cross your feet, and lean forward just a bit.
Bend at the elbows, keeping them close to your body as you descend or “dip.”
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Then, press yourself back up to the top so your arms are fully extended once again.
Lower down to your forearms so your elbows are below your shoulders.
Complete three sets of plank holds.
To begin the exercise, see to it the bar is set to the height of your waist.
Then, lie flat on your back under the bar.
Using an overhand grip, grab onto the bar, placing your hands just outside shoulder-width distance apart.
confirm your body forms a straight line, and engage your abs.
Pull your chest up toward the bar until your chest graces it.
Then, slowly lower yourself back to the start position.
Complete three sets of eight to 12 reps.
