Bodyweight

Bodyweight exercises prove that you don’t need fancy equipment to build strength, mobility, and endurance. This section lists all bodyweight movements in FitnessTracker, with progressions for every fitness level.

About Bodyweight Training

Bodyweight training is the most universal and accessible form of exercise. From push-ups and squats to planks and burpees, these movements rely solely on your body for resistance. Because no equipment is required, bodyweight workouts can be done anywhere — at home, outdoors, or while traveling.

Far from being limited, bodyweight training can be progressed in countless ways by adjusting angles, leverage, speed, and volume. Advanced athletes often use bodyweight-only methods (like gymnastics or calisthenics) to develop extraordinary strength and control.

Benefits of Bodyweight Training

Accessibility: No equipment needed, just space to move.
Scalability: Easily adapted for beginners or advanced athletes.
Functional strength: Builds control, balance, and mobility.
Convenience: Perfect for travel, outdoor workouts, or at-home training.

Safety and Common Mistakes

Even without external load, bodyweight exercises can cause strain if performed with poor form. Rushing through movements, neglecting range of motion, or skipping warm-ups are common pitfalls. Focus on quality reps and steady progressions.

Getting Started

Foundational moves include squats, push-ups, planks, and lunges. As strength builds, progress to pull-ups, dips, pistol squats, and handstands for advanced challenges.