Bodyweight Circuits That Will Blow Your Mind

Here is a pretty cool bodyweight circuit that will "blow your mind". The following routine is pretty useful when you don't have access to a gym or simply want to take a break from the sweaty room full of steroid loaded men. Another benefit of similar bodyweight programs is that you can do them in the park where you can meet attractive women or men ! The park is free but be aware of the dogs and other animals - it's free for them too !

“You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read. It was books that taught me that the things that tormented me most were the very things that connected me with all the people who were alive, or who had ever been alive.” 

― James Baldwin

You should perform 3 cycles of the following:

- 3 chin-ups/pull-ups;
- 30 sec wall sit;
- 12 dips;

I recommend that you do regular dips instead of chair dips if you are strong enough. 

Also be very careful with chair dips because many people complain from shoulder pain due to the fact that the stretch at the front of the shoulder is even greater than during regular dips. Be careful !

- 8 bodyweights squats;

- 8 push-ups; 

- 2 pull-ups/chin-ups;

- 3 leg raises;

- 7 decline push-ups;


If you find that easy repeat the cycle six times or increase the repetitions.

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Wrist Push-ups vs. Knuckle Push-ups

Looks painful, right? You are probably asking yourself why would anybody do that. Well, the idea is that over time the wrist will get very strong and conditioned. Gymnasts, breakdancers and martial artists seem to like them. However I would never recommend this type of wrist sex to anybody who has ever had history of wrist issues. In my opinion the risks outweigh the benefits for most people.. 

You can get brutally strong wrists doing many other exercises and should I say much safer - knuckle push-ups are a good alternative. However I know some of you are nuts and strong and will try it anyway ;) 

The main benefit behind knuckles push-ups is the added wrist stability. The wrist is in much more natural position and there is less strain. At the same time all major ligaments and muscles of the forearm are involved in the exercises. Make sure you do your knuckle push-ups on the first two knuckles just to make the exercise harder. However make sure you use soft surface for your knuckle push-ups, at least in the beginning, in order to avoid damaged skin. 

And if you are feeling really crazy you may try this stuff. I personally have better things to do. Have fun kids.

Conclusion: Knukles push-ups are much safer in the long run.

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