These Bodyweight Exercises Will Help You Get in Shape and Only Require a Door
While you can do push-ups and squats anytime, anywhere, other bodyweight exercises, such as pull-ups and deadlifts, depend on having something stable enough to hold onto. To do this, go to the playground, or even better: just open the door so that you don’t even have to leave the house.
Seriously. Any door and its frame is definitely a viable alternative to playground grills when there is nothing else around. BJ Gaddour, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, demonstrates the following way to use the chin-up door:
In addition to pull-ups, BJ shows off many creative ways to do deadlifts and several other bodyweight exercises at home. Here’s a simple series:
… and here’s a great way to work on pull-ups by bringing your upper back up using only your body and floor.
These great substitutes show that you don’t always need the fancy equipment or the most ideal conditions for a great workout! Read his article to find out more.
Rows and Pull-ups Without Bars | BJ Gaddur