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Now that we have learned how to plan our training programs, it is imperative to determine which activities will be included in them. In the first week of this blog, we will discuss bodyweight exercises, a set of training activities which have been forgotten by leagues of athletes.

Though many athletes fail to utilize them, bodyweight exercises are very important in any athletic training program. Many people rush to the bench or squat rack to build strength, but there is also much accomplished by doing these simple bodyweight activities. Mastering these exercises will not only train you well, but will ensure your success in the advanced series of training activities.

The first exercise that we will discuss is pushups. Doing pushups on a regular basis can be a large complement in practically any training program. This useful exercise will assist you in developing incomparable chest and arm strength/endurance. Today we will go over the regular pushup and two of its variations. These can be used during a workout to isolate specific muscles in the upper body.

Regular Pushups

This is just a basic two handed pushup. This prosaic exercise can be used to strengthen your back, chest, arms, and shoulders. To get the maximum result from pushups, you must utilize the proper form. Make sure that you are going up and down at a reasonable speed, with your back flat and feet together. Also be sure to use rhythmic breathing, which involves breathing in during the negative and breathing out during the push up.

Wide Grip Pushups

Do these pushups the same as the regular ones, only with a wider grip. This variation places more strain on your chest.

Diamond Pushups

The diamond pushup, or close grip pushup, involves placing your hands so close that you form a diamond. These can be used to isolate your triceps for more effective training.

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