Bodyweight exercises

Bodyweight exercises are a great way of achieving that toned and muscular physique that you always admire on those gymnasts on TV.

Try this routine 3 times a week
Ensure you only take 30 seconds rest in between each exercise
Try to do as many circuits as you can, if you only manage 2 circuits on your first go, aim for 3 the following week

Warm Up (3)

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Dynamic back stretch - 30 seconds

Primary target:

Back (Lattisimus Dorsi)

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Dynamic chest stretch - 30 seconds

Primary target:

Chest (Pectorals)

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Squat thrust - 30 seconds

Primary target:

Legs (Hamstrings)

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Exercise (7)

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Pull up - wide grip - 60 seconds

Primary target:

Back (Lattisimus Dorsi)

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Incline press up - 60 seconds

Primary target:

Chest (Pectorals)

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Squat - 60 seconds

Primary target:

Legs (Quadriceps)

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Pull up - narrow grip - 60 seconds

Primary target:

Back (Lattisimus Dorsi)

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Fitball press up - 60 seconds

Primary target:

Chest (Pectorals)

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Dynamic lunge - 60 seconds

Primary target:

Legs (Quadriceps)

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Fitball plank - 60 seconds

Primary target:

Stomach (Abdominals)

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Cool Down (6)

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Cat stretch - abdominals - 30 seconds

Primary target:

Stomach (Abdominals)

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Cat stretch - back - 30 seconds

Primary target:

Back (Erector Spinae)

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Shoulder stretch - 30 seconds each side

Primary target:

Shoulders (Deltoids)

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Tricep stretch - 30 seconds each side

Primary target:

Arms (Triceps)

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Upper Back Stretch - 30 seconds

Primary target:

Back (Rhomboids)

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Standing hamstring and lower back stretch - 30 seconds

Primary target:

Legs (Hamstrings)

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Submitted by Anonymous on 23.09.2011.

Fitball press up

I've really struggled with the Fitball Press Up, is there another exercise I can do instead?
Thanks - RH

Submitted by Oliver on 23.09.2011.

Fitball press up

You could try doing a Three quarter fitball press up instead.

Bodyweight exercises

Warm Up (3)

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