r/bodyweightfitness, it has taken me quite a while to put together this infographic. I hope you find it useful!

[bonnieb]

You can download it here: http://www.startbodyweight.com/2014/01/basic-routine-infographic-poster.html

 

[smileytahnee]

@bonnieb Dude, you just destroyed the only hurdle between me committing and not. Thank you!

 

[bonnieb]

@smileytahnee Ya know... your comment made my day! It was worth all the effort I put into this thing just to hear someone say that!

 

[eveautumn]

@bonnieb Seriously man, thank you for doing this, can't wait to get started and properly commit!

Can you recommend a way for me to do inverted rows? I can't find a structure in my house that would accommodate them.

 

[lovevow]

@eveautumn I have a similar problem, the only thing I can think of is using a broom handle and two chairs. I like to workout solo, without others staring at me, so it's fun to plan when to do this in a small house.

 

[eveautumn]

@lovevow Yeah I've got the same thing, one of my roomates is incredibly judgy and mix that with his "Brah I'm so big, you're doing it all wrong" attitude, I'd much rather work out somewhere discrete. Broom handle...could end badly. I picked up a barbell for free from craigslist, that might do the trick?

 

[lovevow]

@eveautumn a barbell would be infinitely better, yea haha

 

[truth10]

@eveautumn You could throw a towel or rope over a pull up bar

 

[petersclark]

@truth10 It took me longer than I'd like to admit to figure this out for myself.

 

[christianisanawesomename]

@truth10 That sounds so much safer than resting my feet on the back of a kitchen chair and using the pull up bar. Thank you. I cant believe I didnt think of that.

 

[thepz]

@christianisanawesomename Haha yup! Now you can do rows, then tucked lever rows and eventually front lever rows!

 

[nazar]

@eveautumn The only place I can think of in your house would be under a table. My suggestion is to either:

1. Go explore your neighborhood and find something. Seriously, just go for a 15 minute stroll around your house and you'll find a playground or construction site that will have a bar to accommodate this.
2. Just go to a gym. I pay to go to my college's gym and just go in and do rows on the smith machine. Put your headphones in and do it.

 

[gabemaiberger]

@bonnieb I will be printing this out and doing all from home now. Thanks!

 

[dawn16]

@bonnieb Seconded. Good to see all this stuff organized.

 

[dawn16]

@bonnieb i'm gonna add to that. You simplified this in a way that makes it so accessible. Thank you!!!!!

 

[littleboat]

@bonnieb Thanks, ElDiablo! I've been thinking about starting the body weight program. Like SecondShot, I no longer have any excuse! I appreciate all the time and effort you put into this!

 

[redletterecho]

@bonnieb Really great, could be added to the FAQ I think

 

[aywo]

@redletterecho We already have a routine which is more than adequate. I don't think we'll want to confuse beginners, sorry.

EDIT: I suppose we could do with a little more explanation. The thing is, I am vehemently opposed to adding more to the FAQ than strictly necessary, because it already is a very long and confusing document (not to mention the sidebar). This infographic, while nice looking and comprehensive, falls under "redundant" as far as beginner routines go and that's why I don't think it's a very good fit.

As I'm writing this, I realize we could add it to the "specific programs" section. This routine is pretty decent.

EDIT2: Can one of you explain the why you disagree with me? Because clearly this is an impopular opinion.

EDIT3: In regards to "the routine in the FAQ was poorly explained", have you guys seen http://fitloop.co/ ? It's a relatively new addition.

 

[redeemed14]

@aywo The beginner routine in the FAQ was so poorly explained that I decided not to do it. I just started yesterday because of that website of videos that was posted. This infographic is WAY better than the one in the FAQ

 

[elle1975]

@redeemed14

The beginner routine in the FAQ was so poorly explained that I decided not to do it.

I think it was pretty straightforward. The image that was attached was confusing, but the actual text was quite sensible. I don't think it was the reason you didn't do it.