RedditUserWar t1_j5ippzz wrote on January 23, 2023 at 7:30 AM

Or you could just learn calisthenics, it's pretty much only compound exercises. Plus, you can do them almost anywhere if you know the movements that work the specific muscle group you are targeting. Has a bigger learning curve but the freedom and fun it brings are worth it imo.

There is a downside however, there isn't any progressive load, so once you are able to lift basically your entire weight in any position, you will just be doing more and more reps to get the same effect which is not good for strength building. At that point its mainly endurance training. So it isn't the end all be all sadly.

Btw with calisthenics youll look HELLA cool being able to defy gravity hehe. 😎

EmilyLovs t1_j5iud47 wrote on January 23, 2023 at 8:32 AM

Throw in some sandbags, and a few kettle bells, and you can get a pretty good workout at home.

Still though, I haven't found any good solutions to replace good old weighted deadlifts and squats with bodyweight alone.

GallifreyFNM t1_j5jx09e wrote on January 23, 2023 at 3:19 PM

You absolutely can progressive overload with calisthenics using weight vests, dumbbells between your knees during dips/pullups, even filling a backpack with books or something. Not saying this to argue or be rude btw, just to mention it in case you weren't aware of this and could add it to your training.