seitan_man Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I only train with bodyweight exercises and I would like to get a decent looking body, although am aware that to get really big muscles, I would have to lift weights. I was just wondering, are there many that have created a good physique using bodyweight exercises alone and does anyone have any pictures of these people? Mainly for inspiration and motivation I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Look at male olympic gymnasts or strong male dancers. Most don't lift any weights(its becoming a new thing though). Some of them are extremely muscular yet flexible. The thing is they train for 8 hours a day and beat themselves up so bad it doesn't matter that they don't use weights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Look out for John E. Peterson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 What you could do is put on loads and loads of weight - in fat - then when you go to do bodyweight, you'd be lifting really heavy weights for push-ups, chin-ups and squats! Actually don't do that! But ah, you can attach weights to yourself whilst you do the normal exercises if you are concerned. It is possible to get a really good physique just with bodyweight though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 wear a backpack, put stuff in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 What is your purpose?If you train with hard BWE like OneArm-Pushups, Onelegsquat, OneArm-pullups, Ironcross you will get a very muscular body.Look at gymnast or olympic wrestler. "I was just wondering, are there many that have created a good physique using bodyweight exercises alone and does anyone have any pictures of these people? " This is a young german gymnast fabian hambuechen.And i think this body is realistic with only BWE and no extra weights. http://barnie.homeip.net/Fotoalbum/fotoalbum_bild_anzeige.php?lfd_nr=155&album_id=400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seitan_man Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 Great, thanks. That Fabian Hambuechen has the type of body I would like to aim for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Sorry, i read that Fabian Hambuechen join regularly a weights room.So he build (a part of his mass?) by using weights.I don't know, if other gymnast use only their bodyweight. The Problem is, it is difficultto find a guy that only use his bodyweight.Most of this guys use BWE and Kettlebell oder Sandbags, weightvests, Tubes or other Tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontxhide Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/229/ Check that article out. It is really hard to find someone doing all body weight exercises, but if you need to young adults and kids who do gymnastics rarely touch weights and still build up huge amounts of strength. Midway through the article the trainer talks about a teenager he used to train that never touched a weight in his life all the while training in gymnastics, then in his first high school weight course he deadlifted 400lbs without never doing it before. Its hard to find pictures, but there is one on there of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeVegan Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 This site shows some cool bodyweight excercises: http://www.beastskills.com/tutorials.htm Check out the one-legged "pistol-squats" page (link is on right side, halfway down). There are actually several cool bodyweight excercises on the pistol-squat page, and most of them are highly challenging. This variation of the squat is probably the most difficult bodyweight excercise I've ever attempted. -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 "I was just wondering, are there many that have created a good physique using bodyweight exercises alone and does anyone have any pictures of these people? " If you look at my pictures from the summer time labeled playground pics you will see me when I didnt lift weights for 2 months. Only my bodyweight did I lift young skywalker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 for 2 months Very short period to detect significant differences.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veganmomma Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Bodyweightculture http://uk.youtube.com/profile?user=Bodyweightculture Bodyweight exercises for size and strength.http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mahler57.htm Shaping the massive and powerful shoulders. http://bodyweightculture.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5014 Real Man’s Back Workout! http://bodyweightculture.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5007 Chest Building BodyWeight Workout http://bodyweightculture.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4997 Use a weighted belt, invest in a weighted vest or use dumbbells instead of high rep work Push-ups numerous variationsHandstand Push-ups variationsWeighted Parallel Bar DipsWeighted Pull-ups/Chin-upsWeighted Horizontal RowsWeighted Hindu SquatsWeighted Pistols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seitan_man Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Some great stuff there, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veganmomma Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Use a weighted belt, invest in a weighted vest or use dumbbells instead of high rep workI meant to say use dumbbells if you can't afford kettlebells for hindu squats and pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 pistoljumps, one arm chins, one arm dips, one arm handstand pushups... Eat and you will grow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veganmomma Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 pistoljumps, one arm chins, one arm dips, one arm handstand pushups... Eat and you will grow I just saw a video clip of someone doing kettlebell pistol jumps. That shit is hardcore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seitan_man Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 pistoljumps, one arm chins, one arm dips, one arm handstand pushups... Eat and you will grow What exactly do you think I should eat? This is where I also get confused and frustrated with regard to my meal plans. I ideally want to trim up my waist whilst building overall muscle. I'm worried about being able to eat enough to put on muscle, whilst still being able to lose weight around my waist and get great abs. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Any suggestions? Choose! It's very hard to simultaneously gain muscle and lose fat. That's why most bodybuilders have a bulkingphase where they aim to gain as much muscle as possible (and also gain some fat) and a cuttingphase, where they aim to lose as much fast as possible (without losing to much muscle). As for the eating part, I'm no expert in this. Just eat clean rather eat 6 small meals instead of 3 large meals. Calculate your daily calorierequirements and when you're looking to gain muscle add 500 and eat this. When you are looking to lose weight, substract 500 and eat this. Lots of vegetables, fruit and protein! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seitan_man Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Could I have a look at what you eat Warlock? How many grams of protein should I be aiming for each day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Well, I eat differently everyday. but if you want I can keep track of it for a few days. But.. Í have a grapplingtourney on the first or march and I want to compete in the 76- class so I'm eating as much as possible and lifting heavy 'till the end of januari, then in februari I will return to eating normally and focus on grappling. So you'll probably be suprised by the amount of food I eat.. Right now I'ts almost 11am over here and I've already consumed about 1500cals As for the protein question... I'm kind of reluctant to advise you on this. Veganpotter clearly has a different view on this then I do, and opinions will vary greatly among most vegans. Right now I'm aiming at 200grams/day, but when I'm not looking to gain weight I don't really keep track. I just make sure that I eat something rich in protein after waking up, after training and before bedtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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