Comments on: A Few 6 Minute Body Weight Workouts For The Weekend

By: Rafi

Rafi — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:54:35 +0000

There are isometric leg exercises that I do for physical therapy, and you can do exercises like sitting on the wall and squats. For your inner thighs you can also sort of lean on the wall and squeeze a ball in between your legs. That being said you probably do get better strength gains if you use weight.

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By: Elliot Wilson

Elliot Wilson — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:43:18 +0000

Hi Rafi,

I’m really getting into bodyweight exercises, they’re so minimalistic and can be done anywhere, anytime. My only issue is, what about leg workouts? Apart from pistol squats, what other leg exercises can one do with just their bodyweight? Or is there no alternative to iron when it comes to good leg exercises?

Elliot

By: Rafi

Rafi — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:50:37 +0000

Rob – I’m not against crunches. I just think that planks are better.

-Rafi

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:15:42 +0000

Rafi,

Thanks for clearing up the planks vs crunches debate. I’ve been doing both and can say for sure that the planks are murder compared to crunches.

By: Rafi

Rafi — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:58:56 +0000

Dave – Yeah, the L-sit on the pull up bar is definitely a tough exercise. Anyway, thanks for the compliment and I hope to see you around here often!

Sangita – I’m glad you’ve turned into a body weight exercise fan now. Enjoy the workout.

-Rafi

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By: sangita

sangita — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:53:43 +0000

Great post Rafi! I had absolutely no idea about bodyweight exercises and how good they are until I started reading various fitness blogs. I used to think people doing bodyweight exercises at home were lame and only exhausting cardio was exercise. (Yes poor deluded woman me!).
I have become a big fan now. Thanks for the readymade sets. I will start with the first one (from tomorrow though: I hate Mondays!).

By: Dave Hedges

Dave Hedges — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:24:38 +0000

Nice post.
In response to Palidor, you can do pull ups on an open door. Simply put a wedge uner the “open” end, grip the top and away you go. Otherwise you can wrap a towel aound the door handle stair bannister for towel bodyweight rows.

As for the Planks vs Crunches debate, planks all the way! If you can’t hold a plank for 2 minutes, don’t even think of crunching. The primary function of the core is stability, not mobility. Plus the fact that the majority of us sit in a “crunch” possition all day in the office/car/sofa.
Stick to Planks, ther are enough brutal variations to keep most busy. Crunches are less effective than other ab drills. The L-sit as was recommended is particularly brutal

Great Blog, can’t wait to read more

Regards
Dave

By: Rafi

Rafi — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:35:33 +0000

Ha, I’m sure you wouldn’t embarrass yourself. Anyway, the wooden beam is a really good idea but just be careful that it’s not too high…and it might be a good idea to wear gloves so you don’t get splinters!

-Rafi

By: Palidor

Palidor — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:39:36 +0000

Thanks, Rafi! The playground is a great idea! But I’m gonna find a way to practice at home first, maybe from a wooden beam in my basement. LOL, I’d rather get stared for being impressive, than stared at for embarrassing myself.