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Becks Shepherd

Drop the weights — this 5-minute calisthenics workout will strengthen your core in 4 moves

Man performing a forearm pillar bridge plank outdoors next to the water .

Calisthenics has been gaining a lot of fans lately and it’s no wonder why. This type of no-equipment training has been around for centuries and it uses gravity and body weight to help you build strength and endurance while giving your coordination and mobility a boost, too.

Most of the movements performed within a calisthenics workout are compound exercises, so you’ll work multiple joints and muscles at any one time. But the term also covers advanced gymnastics. So they’re ideal for complementing your weight training or performing on their own.

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