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Bryony Firth-Bernard

Forget weights – build full-body strength with this five-move bodyweight workout

Woman doing tricep dips on chair.

Another day, another full-body workout brought to you by team T3 team. However, while many of our full-body workouts usually incorporate weights, like a pair of dumbbells or a single kettlebell, for this one you just need your bodyweight, so it’s perfect for beginners. You’ll be glad to know it’ll only take you around 20 minutes too. All you need is an exercise mat, your workout shoes and a chair. 

Bodyweight workouts are a great way to build up your overall strength, before moving on to something more challenging, like weights. They're ideal for perfecting your form too, as you have less chance of injury. Bodyweight workouts can build muscle too as, according to the American Council on Exercise, using your bodyweight puts your muscles under tension, which then leads to muscle growth. However, the moment bodyweight exercises get too easy you need to add in weights, as your muscles constantly need to be challenged in order to grow! 

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