Building strength I want to build as much strength as possible with minimal incr!


Question: Building strength I want to build as much strength as possible with minimal increase in bulk
I want to build as much strength as possible with minimal increase in bulk!. The catch is that i do not want to be in the gym, is there anything i can do at home or outside (outdoors!.!.!.!.!.climbing, chopping wood!.!.!.being creative etc)!?

Im all about calisthenics and would like to concentrate on that!.!.!.is this a realistic way to build more strength (not a tremendous about of strength!.!.!.just more than average) Www@Answer-Health@Com


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It IS possible to gain strength using calisthenics, or more precisely, bodyweight exercises!. There are 5 core areas you want to work!. In no particular order, they are the shoulder girdle, the quadriceps, the rear chain (hamstrings, glutes, lower back, trapezius), upper back, and abs!.

The shoulder girdle can be worked with pushups (any variation), handstand pushups, and dips!. The quadriceps can be worked with pistols (one legged squats), deep knee bends, plyometric jumps, and sprints!. The rear chain can be worked with glute ham raises, reverse hyperextensions, and standing long jumps!. The upper back can be worked with chin ups, pull ups, and reverse rows!. Abs can be worked with any type of situp or crunch, leg raises and planks!.

You can set up your workouts just as you would a weight workout!. For example, you can split upper and lower body!. I prefer to do whole body workouts 3 to 4 days per week!. You can try something similar choosing one exercise in each core area!.

For added variety, you can implement "caveman" style training!. For example:

Buy a sledge hammer and get a hold of an old tire!. Do rounds hitting the tire with the hammer equally on the right, and left side!.

If you have pets, grab the 50 lbs bag of food (or litter) and do clean and presses with it!. Hold it over your head, or in your arms and walk 50 yards with it, rest and repeat!. Hold the bag in a bear hug and do squats with it!.

Try pushing your car for 20 yard intervals!.

Grab a buddy, put him over your shoulders in a fireman carry and do sprints followed by squats (in the grass in case you fall)!.

If there are hills nearby, do hill sprints!. If you live near a beach, try sprinting in the sand!.

Use your creativity!. Almost anything with some weight to it can be used to build strength and conditioning!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

You should try water strength training!. you gain strength, but without the bulk! and be sure to really stretch if you do go outside to do the things you mentioned or any exercise!Www@Answer-Health@Com





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