The thing that a lot of people don\u2019t realize when they start working out is that really anything can be a workout. As long as there\u2019s some resistance involved and you\u2019re using your muscles to some degree, then it\u2019s training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And that means that you can think outside the box when it comes to bodyweight workouts. You don\u2019t just have to do pull ups, push ups and squats\u2026 check out some of these utterly bizarre but also rather cool bodyweight exercises!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calf Jumps<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calf jumps are a way to train the calves that is explosive and great for creating microtears and power in the lower portion of the legs. To perform calf jumps, you simply stand with your legs completely straight and then jump. The caveat? Your legs have to also remain straight throughout the duration of the jump. What this means is that you\u2019re not able to engage the upper leg muscles, thereby forcing your calves to do all the work in a very plyometric manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hollow Rock<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hollow rock is an incredibly weird ab exercise but one that has gradually become more and more popular. The idea is to fix the body in a concave curve with buttocks planted on the ground and rock onto the arch of your back. Then rock back and forward without moving any of your limbs. The only way to do this is by powering the movement through your abs. It\u2019s a great fun exercise that has you rocking backward and forward Great way to build core strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Abdominal Shifters<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is one that you probably won\u2019t want to do in a gym because it looks absolutely bizarre! Basically, you\u2019re going to be lying on the ground keeping your core tight with a slight concave arch in the torso. Now you\u2019re going to rock back and forward. As you do, you\u2019re going to slightly rotate until you\u2019ve gone a full 360 degrees. You\u2019ll look like a fish flapping around on the beach but it\u2019s an excellent and fun way to build the abs and transverse abdominis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elbow Curls<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the perfect exercise for people who want to train their biceps but don\u2019t have any equipment. To perform this, lie on the ground on your side with one arm pinned under your leg and with your legs bent forward. Now grab your leg from underneath and pull your upper body into a twisting sit up position. This will train the bicep using bodyweight and there\u2019s no need for a bar or dumbbell!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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