3 At-Home Resistance Training Exercises, No Weights Required
Resistance training is a must if you want to take a comprehensive approach to your fitness. The well-known benefits of this type of training are an increase in muscle mass, strength, and endurance. The lesser-known benefits include increased bone density, improved blood glucose control, reduction of resting blood pressure, enhanced cognitive function, and more. Research supports the idea that this type of training is pivotal if you want to improve your physical and mental health (source).
If you think you need to have weights to complete a resistance training workout, think again. The personal trainers at Tampa Strength frequently incorporate bodyweight exercises into clients’ training programs. Many of the workout programs they create, for both in-person or online clients, include bodyweight movements that aim to provide the physical and mental health benefits resistance training has to offer. The following videos highlight 3 specific bodyweight exercises from Tampa Strength’s personal training program.
Single Leg Touch Touch to Skater Jump
Stand on your left foot and raise your right knee to waist level. Jump laterally to the right landing on your right foot only. Maintain your balance and hinge/squat to touch the top of your right foot with your left hand. Stand tall while maintaining your balance then jump laterally to your left landing on your left foot only. Perform another one-legged hinge/squat to touch the top of your left foot with your right hand. Repeat the movement for the desired number of reps.
Lateral Bear Crawl
Set up in the quad ped (hands & knees) position and lift your knees 1 inch off the ground. Moving opposite hand and foot, crawl laterally 10 ft to the left. Repeat the crawling movement to the right for 10 ft.
Push-Up Shoulder Taps
Setup in the push-up position with your feet wider than hip-width. Perform a push-up and when you return to the up position, use your right hand to touch your left shoulder & your left hand to touch your right shoulder. Repeat the movement for the desired number of reps. Make sure your pelvis stays level to the floor throughout the movement.
Give these 3 exercises a try if you’re interested in getting the physical and mental health benefits resistance training has to offer.
If you’re ready to experience how Tampa Strength’s customized workout programs can benefit you, stop by our South Tampa personal training studio. Call 813-731-2901 to schedule your complimentary movement assessment and workout.