‘Calisthenics’ is not the name of a Greek island, but a form of strength training that only uses body weight. Effective? Yes, in fact many calisthenic exercises are part of the normal routine of elite athletes, and they are also easy to apply because they can be done anywhere. Your body is the only tool you need. And you already have it!
As the experts at EPCO Wellness explain, this type of training contributes to a comprehensive development of physical fitness, improving the strength of the stabilizing muscles and thus slimming the figure. Here are five gymnastics exercises to incorporate into your daily life!
Squats (or squats)
Want a ‘nutcracking’ lower body? Do squats. They work muscles such as the quadriceps, adductor, hip muscles, and gluteus, more commonly known as “the butt.” It is very important to master the technique according to a professional instruction.
Single leg exercises (steps, single leg squats, Bulgarian squats, lateral raises…)
They allow the effort to be focused on one limb, increasing the intensity of the exercise. They activate all the muscles of the legs and gluteus.
Glute bridge (or hip thrust)
Necessary to strengthen the muscles of the posterior chain (glutes, hamstrings, lumbar). The hip thrust is at the top of our podium because of its extremely high efficiency in shaping the buttocks.
Pushups (or pushups)
The ‘martial exercise’ par excellence. It works on the chest, the middle and front shoulders and the triceps, allowing multiple variations by changing the position of the hands or body (kneeling, on the wall, oblique push-up…).
Plates (or planks).
The word ‘core’ probably sounds familiar to you. It refers to the abdomen and lower back, and includes the rectus, oblique, diaphragm, multifidus, and transversus muscles, the pelvic floor, and the lower back. It is essential to give the body stability and prevent back pain. Aesthetically, a strong core translates into a flat stomach and a slim figure. The plate consists of holding the image in position for a certain time. It allows for multiple variations and, as the EPCO Wellness experts point out, is a better abdominal workout than the classic crunch.
Source: Marie Claire
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