Hard and Challenging Bodyweight Exercises

One major gripe people have with bodyweight exercise is that they do not provide enough resistance, thus it takes longer to get a good workout and the high reps are not favourable for gaining muscle.

We at BudgetBodyBuilding.com have come to the rescue again; providing the following list of challenging bodyweight exercises for a total body workout, that even the strongest amongst us will find hard. Most exercises are simple variations on exercises you will already know, but these variations will certainly challenge you.

Chest and Triceps

Hindu Press-ups

Elongated Press-ups

Dips

High-incline Diamond Press-ups

The same as a normal diamond press up except with your legs elevated

Back and biceps

Pull Ups (wide grip, narrow grip, hammer grip)

These really speak for themselves

Horizontal Pull Ups

Shoulders

Hand Stand Press-ups

Legs

Pistol Squats

One Legged Squat

The same as the pistol squats but without the jump. Both these exercises are also fantastic for balance



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