Whether you weigh 350lbs or 115lbs, everyone should be able to ‘handle’ their own bodyweight. If you cannot, then you are either too big, too weak, or a combination of both. I don’t mean to sound harsh (there are many body-weighted exercises that I personally, cannot perform…and yes probably due to a combination of both reasons listed above). However, individuals should realize that sitting in a leg press or performing a few sets of preacher curls will not translate directly into performance of daily living activities. Take some time to include some lunges, jump squats, push ups, supine pull ups (etc) into your routine. These exercises (and a plethora of others) will be a great compliment to your traditional workouts and can also increase your strength while performing other lifts in the gym (barbell squats, bench press, deadlifts).
Wayne Campbell
www.athleticadvantage.ca
