Pack on Size at home with these Bulk-up Bodyweight Exercises
The fact that gyms are now closed in an attempt to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic doesn't mean that your workout regime has to suffer. You are not your gym membership, and you certainly don't need a gym membership to build bulk. In fact, you can build muscle, lose fat and get in the best shape of your life without even walking out the door. For example, the bodyweight staple of press-ups are a great place to start. "Push-ups are a great exercise movement to help improve upper body pushing strength. They can help to build muscle mass, strength and endurance, dependant on how you vary volume, sets and reps," explains Zack George, CrossFit's Fittest Man in the UK. "If your goal is maximal strength then you may need to think about other upper body pushing exercises, as you are limited with a push-up by your own body weight. If your goal is to improve body composition, then you will need to focus on your diet and nutrition in combination.
Thankfully, we're not talking about scores and scores of fat-melting burpees - although, that particular compound exercise is an excellent option is you're looking to banish your belly - but instead, an intelligent, measured approach to building your best-ever body in the (dis)comfort of your own home.
The fact that gyms are now closed in an attempt to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic doesn't mean that your workout regime has to suffer. You are not your gym membership, and you certainly don't need a gym membership to build bulk. In fact, you can build muscle, lose fat and get in the best shape of your life without even walking out the door. For example, the bodyweight staple of press-ups are a great place to start. "Push-ups are a great exercise movement to help improve upper body pushing strength. They can help to build muscle mass, strength and endurance, dependant on how you vary volume, sets and reps," explains Zack George, CrossFit's Fittest Man in the UK. "If your goal is maximal strength then you may need to think about other upper body pushing exercises, as you are limited with a push-up by your own body weight. If your goal is to improve body composition, then you will need to focus on your diet and nutrition in combination.
Thankfully, we're not talking about scores and scores of fat-melting burpees - although, that particular compound exercise is an excellent option is you're looking to banish your belly - but instead, an intelligent, measured approach to building your best-ever body in the (dis)comfort of your own home.