Body weight training

Question 1

Advantages of bodyweight training

Answer 1

Minimal equipment

Use of fundamental movement patterns

Control of body weight

Can target a variety of components of fitness

Question 2

Foundation of strength

Answer 2

Should be the starting point of any strength development programme

Additional resistance will be required as the client progresses to develop maximal strength

Question 3

Progression of bodyweight training?

Answer 3

Alter the average factors

Alter the range of motion

Alter the tempo

Use single limb variations