Strength Train With Your Own Bodyweight
The gym is closed. I’m hungry. I’m tired. I’m lazy. I don’t want to deal with traffic. Some days I just don’t feel like making the trek to the gym. Fighting traffic and dealing with the crowds in the locker room and gym floor are the last thing I want to do after a day of work. If only there were way to get much stronger, without actually schlepping around weights. There is a great article by Mike Mahler on bodybuilder.com on this topic. I’m going to start the Back Bends, Hindu Squats and Hindu Push Ups tomorrow. It will probably be a few months before I attempt the Handstand Push Ups!
On a side note: I just started reading some of Mike’s writings, and he really has great perspectives on strength training and nutrition. He trains world-class martial artists and ultimate-fighters, follows a strictly Vegan diet and contributes to several fitness managzines. This guy really knows what it takes to be strong, and build an outstanding level of endurance. Take a look at his site…and let me know how the back-bends are coming along!
Hey Chuck, have your tied out the Hindu Pushups? They are crazy hard. I can do about 40-50 standard pushups right now nonstop, but can only make about 15 Hindu Push Ups before I start crying like a little girl
I like them because they teach your muscles to get strong in a way that is more well-rounded, while also working out the abs, back and legs in the process. Try ‘em out and let me know if you can beat 15 in a row!!!!!
and no chuck…I don’t just like them because they are called “Hindu” and I happen to be a Hindu….
ravisraman
June 3, 2006 at 7:13 pm
I’m all about the push ups. I think too many runners ignore upper body strength not realizing that it helps you run more efficiently and ladies always like some muscles. Even if it is just a hint of muscles.
Charles
June 3, 2006 at 6:37 pm