You can use a doorway to attach exercise equipment such as doorway bars, which are useful for performing movements that exercise the muscles of your upper body and core. You can perform these movements using only only your body weight. If you are a beginner, you may have trouble executing the movements due to a lack of strength -- if so, have a spotter on hand to assist you with the movements.
Wide-Grip Overhand Pullup
This exercise targets the back and biceps muscles. Grasp the doorway bar using an overhand grip that is slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Hang from the bar with your arms straight and cross your lower legs with your knees slightly bent. Bend your elbows and bring your body upward until your chin is close to the bar. Slowly straighten your elbows to release body back down to the starting position.
Close-Grip Underhand Pullup
This movement works the back and biceps. Grasp the doorway bar in an underhand grip a bit closer than shoulder-width apart. Hang from the bar with your arms straight. Bend your knees slightly and cross your lower legs. Bend your elbows and raise yourself until your chin is near the door. Slowly lower yourself to the beginning position.
Hanging Bent Leg-Hip Raise
This exercise targets the abdominal and hip flexor muscles. Grasp the doorway bar using an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Hang from the bar with your arms bent and with your legs straight. Bend your knees, bringing them up toward your chest while also bending at the waist. Straighten your knees and slowly release them to the starting position.
Hanging Straight Leg-Hip Raise
This movement works the abdominals and the hip flexors. Grasp the doorway bar in an overhand grip wider than shoulder-width apart. Hang from the bar with your arms bent and your legs straight. Keep your legs straight throughout the movement. Bend at your hips and move your legs up toward the doorway. Slowly release your legs back down to the starting position.
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