I used to think that my strength was measured by the amount I could lift on the barbell.

But the weight you can lift on a barbell isn’t the only measure of strength…nor is it necessarily the best measure of strength.

I mean…What strength is great than the strength to be able to control your own body and be able to perform ANY move you want to!?!

There are so many bodyweight exercises out there that are challenging enough for even the advanced exercisers without adding weight.

Yet often the only ones I see people using are the pull up, push up and single leg squat.

Here are some great, more untraditional, bodyweight exercises everyone should be doing – 10 Untraditional Bodyweight Exercises You Need To Do.

And below are a variety of other articles about bodyweight exercises. Some are great for beginners while others will challenge even the most advanced exercisers.

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