Body weight exercises on a bed?

BlessedBe23

I am new to strength training (fitness in general). I checked out a book from the library titled "Strength Basics". It has a section that recommends body weight ST for those just beginning or without a lot of equipment. I believe I can do almost all of the exercises recommended in that chapter. The issue is, I have a hard time getting up and down off the floor because of bad knees and my current weight. The book recommends you do the exercises in a circuit, which has you getting up and down off the floor quite a bit. My question is, can the supine exercises be done on a firm bed, or would it be better to do the exercises with all of the reps I need for the floor done one after the other with a brief rest period then get up off the floor and do the remaining standing one?

I also have two pound weights that I will use to do some of the other free weight exercises with once I have the first group down pat.

Thanks everyone!

javajinny

I have done push-ups, crunches (lots of variations to engage obliques and/or upper and lower abs), leg lifts, etc. in the bed. After a car accident messed up my back and then a motorcycle accident messed up my knee, I needed the softer support of the bed for transitions. If it burns, you're doing it right.

BlessedBe23

Thanks so much for the information. Glad to know I can start off where I'm comfortable and focus on the exercises and not my anxiety about how badly it's going to hurt putting pressure on my knee!

choijanro

Push Up,Sit Up,Leg Raise,Bicycle Kick & Scissor Kick