Hi,
I was wondering if it's possible to gain muscle and focus a workout routine based on exercises that don't require any form of weight - just your body?
Will it be effective? What are roughly the reps/sets range I should be doing in order to gain the most muscle this way?

I'm not expecting to become big like I would with weights, but I don't want to turn out extremely skinny or chubby - I just want a toned physique that (gradually) gains muscle without getting into weights. So, is it possible?

Thanks,
Cody.

That would probably only work to a short extent, because you'd have to gradually add resistance to your routine so your muscles would continue to grow, which I don't think you can do without weights.

Pushups, squats, bulgarian squats, eventually you can do single leg squats, King deadlifts, stuff like that. Google them if you dont know what they are. Pullups. It would be a good idea to get a weighted vest or something like that, so when you can do alot of pushups and pullups you can add some weight that way.
Handstand pushups if/when you can do them.

It would be best to either join a gym or get a Barbell, a squat rack and a bench though..

Also, go to your local library and see if you can get your hands on a copy of the Navy SEALS workout book. All of the exercises and routines are based on using your body weight as resistance.

BODY BY FISH

Also, most gymnast stuff will get you pretty yolked. Just remember, muscle mass is built with the extra calories you eat.

Mate ,without offending anybody, Weights is only 1 option, Suss out
(DIRECT VISUAL RESISTANCE EXERCISES ,DVR's ) JOHN PETERSEN'S
an expert at them. Cobba I've been doing them, They're not hype, you
can build up heaps of muscle & tone up. They increase your strength also.
(bronzebowpublishing cover these exstensivly in their stuff ) no i Don't
work for them, But i train in it 7 it works. (BIG TIME )

something about dynamic tension routines come to mind...

for pull ups, one hand may be another option (after you get really good at 2 hands and the wide grip). same with push up and some others

I may have an extra Dyna band if you're interested.