A calisthenics coach says these six bodyweight exercises are all you need to get strong

Woman doing push-up at home with her hands on the edge of a couch.

Experts agree that we should all be strength training regularly, which most people assume means lifting weights.

Not so. You can try calisthenics too—a type of gymnastic strength training that relies on just your bodyweight for resistance—which is surprisingly approachable for people who are new to exercise.