Many of us assume we can’t build a stronger body or muscle using just our bodyweight, but this isn’t true. Sure, it may be quicker to use a pair of dumbbells or a barbell, as this will allow us to progressively overload the muscles. But, there are plenty of ways you can spice up the intensity of your bodyweight exercises.
“You can slow down the tempo in the eccentric part of the movement and incorporate pauses in certain positions to work the isometric portion of the muscular contraction,” says Eddie Baruta, Global Head of Gym Floor Personal Training at Ultimate Performance. “If you know how to manipulate these variables, and tweak other variables such as reps, sets, and rest times, then you can build strength and power.”
