Your body is the first piece of equipment you ever owned. Learning to control it, stabilize it, move it, and create tension with it carries over to almost everything else you do.

Bodyweight strength isn’t simply about doing more pushups or pullups. Done well, it develops strength, control, balance, coordination, mobility, stability, and body awareness. It can also expose weaknesses that may not be obvious when training with external loads.

Someone may be very strong with a barbell or kettlebell and still struggle with a pistol squat. Someone may perform plenty of regular pushups but lack the tension and control required for a one-arm pushup. Your body is giving you feedback, and if you listen, it can help you achieve your goal.

Where should I start?

This is where many people get ahead of themselves...