Building muscle without machines or expensive weights

If your looking to build and strengthen your muscles, but don't have time to go to the gym, or don't have the money to invest in all kinds of expensive equipment and weights, then don't get discouraged or worry about it, there are exercises that you can do to strengthen and build muscle without weights.

Push-ups
These are great for strengthening and building the muscles of the chest. There are different variations that you can incorporate into this exercise. You could do push-ups with your feet higher up off the ground, or try adding a bit of weight onto your back for more intensity. You could also try putting your hands closer together, this will hit more of the inner pecs and your triceps.

Chin-Ups
These are great for strengthening and building the muscles of the back and shoulders. You could again include variations such as palms facing in or out, or to bump up the intensity try adding some weight to your ankles.

Dips
This exercise is great for hitting your triceps, you will need 2 sturdy chairs or other type of elevated platforms that wont tip. Variations of this exercise could include leaning forward a bit when performing this exercise, this would help to hit your chest muscles.

Step-ups
This is a great leg development exercise, To do these get a bench or a platform that is about 2.5 to 3 feet high. Step up onto the platform and then step back down, alternate between legs. You can increase the intensity by strapping some weight onto your waist.
. Remember to keep your back and head straight. Bend down until your thighs are parallel with the floor.

Sit-ups/Crunches
These are great for developing a strong set of abs, there are a lot of good variations to this exercise, for added intensity try doing V-crunches bringing your upper body up as well as your legs.

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