Bodyweight

Superman

Body Part:

Back

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Erector Spinae

Synergistic Muscles:

Gluteus Maximus + 1
Plank

Body Part:

Core

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Rectus Abdominis

Synergistic Muscles:

Deltoid Anterior + 5
Side Plank

Body Part:

Core

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Obliques

Synergistic Muscles:

Not added yet
Ab Wheel

Body Part:

Core

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Rectus Abdominis + 1

Synergistic Muscles:

Adductor Brevis + 8
Air Bike

Body Part:

Core

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Obliques

Synergistic Muscles:

Gluteus Maximus + 2
Hanging Leg Raise

Body Part:

Core

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Iliopsoas

Synergistic Muscles:

Adductor Brevis + 5
Crunch

Body Part:

Core

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Rectus Abdominis

Synergistic Muscles:

Obliques
Burpee

Body Part:

Full Body

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Synergistic Muscles:

Not added yet
Lunge

Body Part:

Legs

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Gluteus Maximus + 1

Synergistic Muscles:

Adductor Magnus + 1
Pull-Up

Body Part:

Back

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Latissimus Dorsi

Synergistic Muscles:

Brachialis + 7
Reverse Lunge

Body Part:

Legs

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Gluteus Maximus + 1

Synergistic Muscles:

Adductor Magnus + 1
Russian Twist

Body Part:

Core

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Obliques

Synergistic Muscles:

Iliopsoas
Mountain Climber

Body Part:

Full Body

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Synergistic Muscles:

Not added yet
Ab Scissor

Body Part:

Core

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Gluteus Medius + 1

Synergistic Muscles:

Adductor Brevis + 6
Chin-Up

Body Part:

Back

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Latissimus Dorsi

Synergistic Muscles:

Brachialis + 6
Push-Up

Body Part:

Chest

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

Synergistic Muscles:

Deltoid Anterior + 2
Jumping Jack

Body Part:

Cardio

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Synergistic Muscles:

Not added yet
Glute Bridge

Body Part:

Glutes

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Gluteus Maximus

Synergistic Muscles:

Hamstrings
Jump Squat

Body Part:

Legs

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Gluteus Maximus + 1

Synergistic Muscles:

Adductor Magnus + 1
Chest Dip

Body Part:

Chest

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

Synergistic Muscles:

Deltoid Anterior + 4
Lying Bicycle Crunch

Body Part:

Core

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Gluteus Maximus + 2

Synergistic Muscles:

Quadriceps + 2
Sit-Up

Body Part:

Core

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Rectus Abdominis

Synergistic Muscles:

Obliques
Pistol Squat

Body Part:

Legs

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Gluteus Maximus + 1

Synergistic Muscles:

Adductor Magnus + 1
Pike Push-Up

Body Part:

Chest

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Deltoid Anterior

Synergistic Muscles:

Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head + 3
Chair Triceps Dip

Body Part:

Arms

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Triceps Brachii

Synergistic Muscles:

Deltoid Anterior + 4
Lying Bent Leg Raise

Body Part:

Core

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Synergistic Muscles:

Not added yet
Hand Walkout

Body Part:

Full Body

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Iliopsoas + 3

Synergistic Muscles:

Adductor Magnus + 9
Assisted Chin-Up

Body Part:

Back

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Latissimus Dorsi

Synergistic Muscles:

Brachialis + 5
Squats

Body Part:

Legs

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Gluteus Maximus + 1

Synergistic Muscles:

Adductor Magnus + 1
Inverted Row

Body Part:

Back

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Infraspinatus + 5

Synergistic Muscles:

Biceps Brachii + 3
Diamond Push-Up

Body Part:

Arms

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Triceps Brachii

Synergistic Muscles:

Deltoid Anterior + 2
Lying Leg Raise

Body Part:

Core

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Rectus Abdominis

Synergistic Muscles:

Gluteus Maximus + 4
Lying Floor Leg Raise

Body Part:

Core

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Iliopsoas + 1

Synergistic Muscles:

Adductor Brevis + 7
Leg Raise Alternating

Body Part:

Core

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Iliopsoas + 1

Synergistic Muscles:

Quadriceps + 1

Body Part:

Core

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head + 2

Synergistic Muscles:

Deltoid Anterior + 4

Body Part:

Legs

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Gluteus Maximus + 1

Synergistic Muscles:

Adductor Magnus + 1

Body Part:

Glutes

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Gluteus Maximus

Synergistic Muscles:

Hamstrings + 1

Body Part:

Glutes

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Gluteus Maximus + 1

Synergistic Muscles:

Adductor Magnus + 1

Body Part:

Legs

Equipment:

Bodyweight

Primary Muscles:

Gluteus Maximus + 1

Synergistic Muscles:

Adductor Magnus + 1

Published April 13, 2025 — Last updated April 18, 2025

Bodyweight training is one of the most accessible and underrated ways to build strength, mobility, and control — no gym or equipment required. Whether you're at home, in a park, or on the go, your own body is all you need.

Why Train with Bodyweight?

Bodyweight exercises aren’t just for beginners. Done right, they can challenge even advanced athletes. Here’s why they work:

  • Anywhere, Anytime: No equipment needed.
  • Scalable: Modify difficulty by changing angles or tempo.
  • Functional Strength: Great for mobility, balance, and joint control.
  • Beginner-Friendly: Start with the basics, and progress at your pace.

Bodyweight vs Other Equipment

While equipment has its perks, bodyweight training holds its own:

  • Barbells: Best for heavy compound lifts and max strength.
  • Dumbbells: Great for unilateral work and adding resistance.
  • Machines: Offer isolation and support, but limited freedom of movement.

Bodyweight is unbeatable for convenience and functional strength.

Getting Started Safely

Just you and gravity — but still important to stay safe:

  • Focus on form over speed or reps.
  • Don’t skip the warm-up — prep your joints.
  • Use a mat or soft surface when needed.
  • Start with assisted versions (like incline push-ups) if full versions are too tough.

Programming Bodyweight Workouts

There’s more variety than you might think. Try mixing and matching:

  • Strength Focus: Push-ups, dips, pull-ups, pistol squats.
  • Mobility & Core: Hollow holds, planks, bridges, animal movements.
  • Conditioning: Jump squats, burpees, mountain climbers.

Start with full-body circuits or focus on push/pull splits using only bodyweight movements.

Ready to move? No gear. No excuses. Let’s go.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely — with enough volume, time under tension, and smart progressions, you can build real strength and size.

Use regressions like incline push-ups or negative pull-ups. Everyone starts somewhere.

3–5 times a week works great. They're lower impact and easier to recover from.