The great exercise debate: what’s the better method for working out? Bodyweight, or free weight exercises? The fact of the matter is, there isn’t such thing as a “better” method, because both bodyweight and free weight exercises can (and should) have a place in your workout routines. For example, bodyweight exercises allow you to follow through a completely natural movement,therefore reducing your risk of injury, and increasing your benefits from the exercise. A lot of bodyweight exercises utilize several muscles at once, too. For instance, if you perform a push-up, you’re not just working your chest; the secondary and tertiary muscles worked are your triceps and shoulders. You’ll also find that, since bodyweight exercises are utilizing a different type of load than free weights, you’ll most likely perform higher reps, which also make them effective at toning muscle. One con with bodyweight exercises can be that they’re too tough from the get-go for someone who might be a beginner, or someone with a little extra weight on them. Push-ups, dips, and most definitely, pull-ups, can be extremely difficult for someone without a solid foundation of strength. On the other hand, free weights can be ideal for beginners, since you can…