3 Reasons Why YOU should Workout with Odd Objects
Published: Sun, 12/08/13
Whether it be sandbags, kettlebells, kegs, tires, rocks or a bag of potatoes
Odd objects are all around us and you can use them as workout equipment
Odd objects are all around us and you can use them as workout equipment
Most of the times these odd objects are free or very low cost to make (compared to buying barbells and dumbbells)
But before I go onto describe some of these things that you can use as workout equipment let me give you 3 good reasons to train with objects:
#1 - They don't have an uneven load so they force you to workout extra had, using more stabilizing muscles & activating more muscle fibers
These object don't have to always be just heavier in order to increase their difficulty...you can just use a bigger, thinner or different material item
For example fatter sandbag (a lot harder on the grip), thicker bars (you can even use trees), or using towels & ropes
#2 - Odd objects are everywhere & will make you open your mind to working out anywhere and with anything
Working out at a gym is not always a necessity if you know how to use the tools in your environment to your advantage:
Use chairs as dip stations, walls to do pull ups, push cars for conditioning, etc
Doing this will also save you a lot of money on workout equipment...for example you can make a 100 pound sandbag for less than $20! (compare that to 100 pound dumbbell that might cost $70+ just for one DB)
Pro Tip: Buy used workout equipment on Craigslist & garage sales to save a lot of pennies
#3 - They are Fun & will make you Free
#3 - They are Fun & will make you Free
Free from always following rules & doing things like everyone else
When you use odd objects not only will you get stronger but will also be captivated by the challenge of using something uncommon to workout brings
- You will walk out onto the world & see fences everywhere where you can do dips & pull ups at
- You will see stop signs and try to do flag poles on them
- You will see a heavy rock & wonder how much it weights, but curiosity & wonder won't be enough so you will approach it, pick it up & start doing squats, lunges & overhead presses with it
- You will pick up heavy things when you go shopping just, like front carrying a car battery and carry it all around Walmart just so you can get a massive biceps pump while everyone else doesn't!
And perhaps all of those were personal examples, but either way your mind will be open to seeing everything as an opportunity to workout once you regularly use odd objects in your training
If you try working out with a rock for example you will feel your grip having to work extra hard - the uneven rock will force you to stabilize your whole body & you will unconsciously be freeing your mind form always having order and rules to workout
When you know you can use anything in your environment to workout you become free to explore the world & get stronger anywhere and with anything...
Life becomes your 24/7 Strength Playground!
My good friend Elliott Hulse was one of the first persons to ever introduce me to odd object training & ever since I haven't looked back
I remember the first time I purposely pushed my car to workout, it was tough but fun
It was a different kind of energy & it made me realize that everyday things can be weapons for strength building - You just gotta be open minded & let go of always doing things "the right way"
Today Elliott's program Lean Hybrid Muscle is on discount, but only for 8 more hours as of writing this
I've learned a lot from this program and this method of training is one that I personally use & will continue to use because it works
Inside you will not only get workouts, but also learn how to create YOUR OWN Hybrid Workouts + learn how to workout with odd objects
If this is something that sounds interesting to you then take advantage of his sale, if not then no worries
The program will still be available (just not with a discount)
If you do get it email me your receipt at: beastlifestyle@gmail.com and I'll give you my "15 BackUp Workouts" as a bonus which will open your mind even more to using your environment as workout equipment + you'll get some kick ass workout challenges
I guarantee that after you start working out with odd objects, you will not be satisfied with just using barbells and dumbbells...it's a whole new world after this!
My good friend Elliott Hulse was one of the first persons to ever introduce me to odd object training & ever since I haven't looked back
I remember the first time I purposely pushed my car to workout, it was tough but fun
It was a different kind of energy & it made me realize that everyday things can be weapons for strength building - You just gotta be open minded & let go of always doing things "the right way"
Today Elliott's program Lean Hybrid Muscle is on discount, but only for 8 more hours as of writing this
I've learned a lot from this program and this method of training is one that I personally use & will continue to use because it works
Inside you will not only get workouts, but also learn how to create YOUR OWN Hybrid Workouts + learn how to workout with odd objects
If this is something that sounds interesting to you then take advantage of his sale, if not then no worries
The program will still be available (just not with a discount)
If you do get it email me your receipt at: beastlifestyle@gmail.com and I'll give you my "15 BackUp Workouts" as a bonus which will open your mind even more to using your environment as workout equipment + you'll get some kick ass workout challenges
I guarantee that after you start working out with odd objects, you will not be satisfied with just using barbells and dumbbells...it's a whole new world after this!
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