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bodyweight exercise

noun

Meaning

Physical training that uses the person's own mass to provide resistance against gravity, requiring little to no external equipment.

Push-ups and squats are the most fundamental forms of bodyweight exercise.
She prefers bodyweight exercise because it allows her to train anywhere without needing a gym membership.

Synonyms: calisthenics, floor exercise, resistance training

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbɒdiweɪt ˈeksəsaɪz

Physical training that uses the person's own mass to provide resistance against gravity, requiring little to no external equipment.

Push-ups and squats are the most fundamental forms of bodyweight exercise.
She prefers bodyweight exercise because it allows her to train anywhere without needing a gym membership.
Integrating bodyweight exercise into your daily routine can significantly improve functional strength and mobility.

bodyweight exercise (collocation): the practice of using one's mass for resistance — "Bodyweight exercise is highly effective for beginners."

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