BODYWEIGHT VS. LIFTING What type of workout is more effective There are a lot of discussions which type of workout is better, which is more effective for muscle mass gain or for strength. Bodyweight Exercises or Calisthenics fans claim that their workouts are better and healthier for joints and Gym Lifters say that lifting weights is more effective for muscle gains. Let's check some differences between those two Workout Styles: 1. The main difference is: Bodyweight exercises doesn't require any equipment Lifting weights, of course, requires equipment That is the first difference between those two types of training and it is obvious. For push ups, squats and dips you don't need any special equipment and you can even do pull ups on stairs, on doors or anything else on what you can hang. That means you don't need to buy weights and you don't have to pay for a gym session, that is clear. So, for money saving Bodyweig...