Calisthenic Workout

A calisthenic workout is where you use your own body weight to build muscle. This means no gym equipment and no weights. Calisthenics, also known as body-weight training, can be used at any levels to lose fat and build muscle. The most common upper body exercises are pushups and pull-ups. What makes these exercises so unique is that they can be done in many different variations so you work different muscles. When it comes to the pushup, the closer your hands are together the more you target the triceps and shoulders, the farther away your hands are from each other the more you work the chest. Just like the pushup, the pull-up can be altered to target different types of muscles. When your hands are wider, you work the outer and upper lats; and when your arms are closer to each other you work the lower lats and lower back. You can also use calisthenics to work the legs. Some great exercises are squats, lunges, and calf raises. So remember, you don't need a gym membership or a bunch of weights, all you need is some space and your own body to get a great workout that will benefit you in many ways.