But which is better for your specific goals?

Examples of calisthenics include crunches,push-ups, pullups, squats, and lunges (viaHealthline).

You’ll often see calisthenics as part of other fitness programs, including CrossFit.

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Plus, the benefits you’re able to expect to reap aren’t too shabby.

Of course, that doesn’t mean that weight lifting isn’t also beneficial.

According toU.S.News, weight lifting helps to increase the basal metabolic rate (i.e.

woman doing a pull up outside calisthenics

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