Body Weight Exercises Youtube Video Link
Why Body Weight Exercises:
- To develop FUNCTIONAL strength
- To Strengthen the CORE
- To ‘BURNOUT’ the muscles after a weight lifting session
- To get big groups exercising in a engaging and efficient way
Body Weight Exercises (Videos in Youtube link above):
- Push Up’s & Variations
- Pull Up’s and Variations
- Core Exercises
- – Toes Touches, Leg Pull-Ins, Bicycles, Mtn. Climbers
- Partner Exercises
- – Partner Sit-Up’s, Partner Throw Downs, Partner Push-Ups, Partner Jumps
Programming:
- Great to use after a weight lifting session for the ‘burnout’ effect
- Can utilize when you don’t have access to weights or a weight room
- Great to use with PE classes to develop some strength while also keeping kids engaged (Partner Exercises)