Bodyweight training is an age old training method used by militaries dating back to Greek and Roman times. Bodyweight training can be defined by using the bodyweight as the resistance tool via gravity and ground reaction forces. It's a minimalist and highly effective training method that encompasses multi plantar, 3 dimensional training. Demonstration of the side plank Why bodyweight training With the lengthy lockdown periods experienced during the worldwide pandemic people have had to become more resourceful with training, along with gym closures there has been an equipment shortage. This has been devastating to peoples training which would normally include Olympic barbells, free weights and dumbells etc. I know from personal experience and the experience of my clients that training motivation can be hard to come by as there can be a belief that training without the above tools would not be as effective. Demonstration of the hip thrust Potential short-comings With the wel...
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