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Can an endomorph build muscle by only doing body weight excersizes? such as push ups, pull ups, sit ups etc.

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Dr. David Whitaker answered

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Yes: But your muscle growth is limited with only body weight exercises. Resistance training with heavier weights will grow your muscles larger.

Dr Sung agreed

Answered 2/10/2015

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A member asked:

Can an endomorph build muscle by only doing body weight excersizes? such as push ups, pull ups, sit ups etc.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Whitaker answered

Dr Sung agreed

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