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Fit & Well
Health
Alice Porter

You don't need weights to build strength, just this equipment-free seven-move home workout

Woman doing an incline push-up on a sofa.

You might think lifting weights is the only way to build muscle, but it's possible to make plenty of progress using bodyweight exercises alone, particularly if you're new to strength training. 

And the benefits don't end there, with bodyweight training contributing to improved coordination, balance and mobility. You don't need any equipment either (though a yoga mat is optional for some added comfort), so there's nothing stopping you from giving it a go. 

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