Can You Build Muscle Without Lifting Weights?

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Lifting weights is normally considered the golden standard of fitness, especially if your goal is to build muscle. As great as weight training can be, is it the only option that can truly build the body aesthetic that you want? Or can we ditch all the dumbbells, barbells, machines, and so on, and just crank out a bunch of bodyweight exercises at home or at the park and should be good enough? Well, in this video, we'll both answer that question as well as give a bit more nuance about the concept of building muscle without lifting weights.
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[@kafukiken7079]

i build muscle without going to gym. just go to the park, do pull up, push up. its been 4 years. the good part is i meet many people here

[@ivangergov6118]

Now that’s the good shit mate, keep it going ❤

[@s9209122222]

How much muscle do you build?

[@kafukiken7079]

@@s9209122222 i was 53 kg, now i'm 67 kg weight. no suplement and my calorie intake is low. cant afford to get that surplus calorie thing

[@ZentoraxLP]

Doing the same thing, its the best

[@khmak9387]

Even a Swiss ball works wonders, if used correctly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqqYp2Vtfryin6ssi=OLtMGQ3QHXpNcrh3

[@HardRockMiner]

Body weight exercises is a great place to start if you're new to weights. It is great for building strength, and it limits the chances of a bad injury from trying to push too many plates. Pull-ups are a damn good place to start.

[@ARandomShitposter]

After lifting weights gor years i was not able to do 1 pull-ups it took me 3 months to be able to do 2 pull-ups even tho i got a great back

[@HardRockMiner]

@ARandomShitposter - Same here! I had an old York Gym back in the 80s when I was very young. I got in great shape using just that by the time I was 16.. but I couldn't do a pull-up until I started doing body weight exercises.

[@user-strength10]

deff. agree, it they helped the first 2-3yr's i started going, but eventually I got to a place where doing over 100 push-ups and just got winded with no pump and no effect on strength, deff. knew it was time to hit up harder training and heavier weights at that point

[@s9209122222]

​@@ARandomShitposterYou must be super muscular.

[@hazadoor]

Calisthenics is great for people who don't have access to weights

[@julestielman]

There is a challenge when it comes to the lower body. Yes, single-leg exercises are good. However, there comes a point when the lower body may need more resistance than what bodyweight exercises provide. This is not the case for everybody, but some people may find it limiting to challenge the lower body through bodyweight exercises alone.

[@LucidStrike]

Yeah, if I weren't naturally gifted in lower body mass, I'd be in a bit of trouble, even with my weight vest. As it stands, I'll just go to the gym for heavier leg training once I'm satisfied with my upper body.

[@dennisrkb]

Try the following: bodyweight squat, don't lock out your knees at the top and go to parallel at the bottom, use a slow cadence, 6s or more for the positive and negative respectively. How long can yoi do that until failure?

[@xtalpax902]

You can try adding half reps during 1 repetition:so you go down,then up at half then down then all the way up

[@dangernoodle2868]

Resistance bands are incredibly underrated

[@LovenArtiste]

THIS. Especially for creating resistance for the entire range of motion.

[@TotosDev]

Really enjoying the new animation improvements 👍

[@yellowlemon92]

The best training is the one that is fun to you as a fun training plan will make you do it more often and that is the whole point of exercising, Perseverance! I hate when fitness gurus are saying "running is bad for you or this training is the best for blablabla", if you love running then go for it as the benefits will always overshadow the disadvantages! Not everybody needs to hit the gym to be healthy or achieve an aesthetic physique. Swimming, dancing, tennis, any martial arts, boxing, powerlifting, lifting weights, bodyweight exercises etc. all of that will benefit you as you are doing stuff you have fun with, i.e. you are not "wasting" time but having fun and at the same time doing something good for your body.

[@testitestmann8819]

I find the mental aspect the hardest: I simply can't motivate myself to do a workout at home/in the hotel, but I have no problem once I am actually in a gym.

[@ericthekarateman]

Discipline should come before motivation.

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

Same

[@marsdriver2501]

​@@ericthekarateman does more than 4 months of going to the gym consistently count as discipline? I could never exercise as consistently at home

[@LucidStrike]

@ekarateman Eh. Other way around at the beginning. Motivation gets you to build the discipline so that you stop needing extra motivation.

[@stuntmonkey00]

Maybe the motivation is all the really fit people dressed in skin tight spandex lol.

[@MrHadane]

Was hoping for something different from this video than just body weight lifting and resistance bands. Resistance is not the only stimulus for muscle growth. Sprinting, plyometrics, isometrics can also build muscle but is rarely talked about. For example, I know there is some research indicating that women respond better to sprint training than men. But no-one ever talks about things like that.

[@MartyMJC]

I once trained at a gym with and elderly guy (around 60) who just walked on the treadmill all the time. He said once that he had gained weight, but it was all muscle. A 60 year old man building muscle without doing ANY resistence training……

[@yurydmorales]

- 0:13💪 To build muscle without lifting weights, focus on creating an anabolic environment through proper nutrition and physical activity. - 1:18🏋 Resistance from weights or bodyweight exercises can both stimulate muscle growth, but weights offer more efficient and convenient resistance. - 2:44📈 Progressive overload, achieved through increasing training volume over time, is crucial for continuous muscle growth. - 3:11💡 While building muscle without weights presents challenges, it offers benefits like cost savings, convenience, and improved body awareness. - 3:49🏋‍♂ Resistance bands can be a good alternative to weights, providing similar benefits with added convenience and affordability.

[@jlalonde1000]

Good timing I have a baby coming no gym for a few months

[@vincenttremblayfitness7328]

I think the bands are good for strength, not sure about its usefulness for hyperthrophy. The main issue is that the bands are hardest when the muscle are at their shortest, and easiest when the muscles are at the longest

[@dennisrkb]

Yes, using bodyweight exercises or, requiring even less equiment, timed static cotractions.

[@VanOlmutz]

Funny how I never built as much muscle as when I started climbing, two years ago, without focusing on it, and enjoying the ride sooooo much! Gumby gains for the win! 😆

[@user-fz1lf5sp3q]

Very nice

[@LucidStrike]

Worth pointing out that resistance bands can sometimes make the strength curve for this or that movement wonky af, so they shouldn't be used in EVERY movement possible. The scientific literature is also meh on them overall.

[@JabarisFitnessChannel]

Bro, I love the videos you always have great animations. You should collab with me PictureFit!!

[@foxboy9547]

I'm skinny af and I wanted to gain some muscle a bit but considering I have hernia and dextroscoliosis, lifting weights is not really an option for me. I guess I'll give it a go.

[@greven_04]

Consistency. Many people just do these things only if they want to. Making it part of your daily life is the best option. Just think of it as food. No one can live without food as so as exercise. 🤷‍♂️

[@theetravelhippie]

also adding jumping exercises!

[@AislingDonohoe]

Why?

[@ditz3nfitness]

2x herniated discs survivor here! Thanks for this upload! Currently not working out legs and prioritizing my upper body while bulking because it doesn’t cause me pain

[@DietChugg]

1X herniated disc survivor here. Check out the book built from broken. It is an incredibly helpful guide which helped me get out of back pain. It's teachings in $17 dollars have been more effective for me than the 1000s in steroid shots and physical therapy I've paid for.

[@dennisrkb]

Belt squats are nice, don't neglect your legs.

[@littlevoice_11]

I wonder if you could commented on overcoming hospital or illness acquired muscle atrophy please?

[@JonathanSoltero]

I mostly do body weight and bands, results are slow for me anyway, so might as well do body, it's more fun.

[@littlevoice_11]

Also worth considering the activities of your life e.g. carrying heavy shopping bags up stairs, a labouring occupation such as builders etc, emergency service etc.

[@Anthonyojoi-pr3rg]

we go jim?

[@vitorrodriguez4278]

we go jim.

[@thomasstobie4622]

Spider man doesn't lift he does callisthenics

[@nimyfacesun8194]

Protip That I have been doing for push ups if you don't have the stability to do single arm , push ups just do normal pushups and lean into one side of your body and just press with one side At a time to increase load

[@josephhames7844]

Just raise one side by placing one hand on a stack of books or pot or something.

[@martingamer5591]

Two weeks ago PF said we can lose weight w/o counting calories, now he claims we can build muscle without weights. What's next, is he going to teach us how to breathe without oxygen?

[@davidbenz5787]

Swimming build a bit muscle aswell i think

[@notsamir-3121]

Very informative (ive watched 10 seconds)

[@user-vl7sd2ke5v]

Says the one who can't do a push up

[@notsamir-3121]

@@user-vl7sd2ke5v what are you talking about. I made that comment essentially because I was super early and wanted to make a joke 😂 you are such a fun guy to be around

[@Dropz_RSA]

Next topic, “Can you diet, without food”.

[@beardedricotheold2640]

Bodyweight/resistance bands are more than enough for the majority of people to just be healthy and fit... but if you really want to build pure brute strength then honestly, I think weight training is the way to go.

[@Amesang]

How many muscles can you lift by building weights? 🤔

[@trietdocalis]

Dejan Stipke and Max True, google those names ;D

[@loyal4theway159]

is 6 months enough to transform your body?

[@luckypegasusvol7700]

Depends on your level and how hard you train

[@stuntmonkey00]

More than enough. You'll feel sore after two days, you'll start feeling stronger after 2 weeks, and it will start becoming noticeable to people after two months... if you stick with it.

[@oribargil3958]

If you are serious about it, then yeah. You won't look like arnold or sum but you will look fitter for sure

[@xyzyzx1253]

Depends on your starting point, but yes, the first 6 months are where some of the most dramatic changes are. 6 months of consistent training, With enough off time programmed in so you can be consistent. You can progressively overload your whole body with a push pull legs, rest day split, for 6 weeks followed by like a week off for cardio And making sure you’re eating enough, and getting enough protein, Lots can happen in 6 months but you actually have to do it properly, with coaching and supervision, or sufficient research so you know what you’re doing. Follow a program from a trainer that has good results

[@AbrahamsYTC]

Yes and no. If you’re really fat then you could look thinner but still fat. If you start off lanky/skinny and do a surplus with a good workout routine then yes. 6 months should be noticeable.

[@jccjccjoanne]

Me seeing thumbnail: It’s calisthenics, isn’t it?

[@JohannesAthmer]

I thought he was going to give a troll answer, and would say: Just use roids. 😂

[@randomrahul5221]

Not the 1st!

[@fxn09here]

The title makes me click

[@ejassi3425]

Calisthenics are better for muscle growth and muscle strength❤

[@mystix4926]

As someone who started exercise literally a week ago. I can humbly say that first starting with bodyweight excercies to build strength then moving to machinery is best. Or at least imo

[@RagdyAndy]

well duhhhhhhh

[@TopNotchPersona]

Push-ups are great but nothing beats weights, in my opinion. I think body resistance exercises build definition while weights increase gains. What do you guys think?

[@saltysnoopy9361]

This makes sense 👍🏾

[@artemis1127]

​​@@saltysnoopy9361 it doesn't. You can't train for definition or gains. Your body understands force and doesn't care where it comes from

[@artemis1127]

You can't train for definition or gains. Your body understands force and doesn't care where it comes from

[@TopNotchPersona]

@@artemis1127 I mean, I’m not an expert so I don’t really know. But from my experience it seemed like I was gaining a lot of definition through push-ups and actually making gains through weights. Yet I’ve been doing both concurrently, so it probably doesn’t matter. The key either way is tearing the muscles down and building them up with a high protein diet. So yea, it seems both forms of exercise would result in the same thing happening.

[@artemis1127]

@@TopNotchPersona your muscle tearing down is not what produces hypetrophy. Its actually a myth that has been circulating for 20 years. It could even be negative for muscle growth. What produces muscle growth is mechanical tension. You can search it up if you want to understand it

[@artemis1127]

"Develop not just muscle but also strength", a bigger muscles is a stronger muscle

[@Sean-ui7dn]

Day ten of asking you to stop moving your mouth