Bodyweight exercises are the most convenient type of exercise because they can be done almost anywhere and require no special equipment. Bodyweight exercises are extremely effective, despite the fact that they are technically simple. Exercises that target the entire body without the use of weights are typically compound in nature. Essentially, this means that movement occurs at multiple muscle groups and joints at the same time, and that it closely mimics how your body works when performing everyday tasks. These exercises work all of your major muscle groups at the same time.