Anyone workout while driving OTR?

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  1. BigDog Trucker

    BigDog Trucker Heavy Load Member

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    I'd recommend getting a grip strengthener. Its a good way to build forearm/hand strength plus it relieves stress.
     
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    I do reps with my one gallon water jug to help keep me awake on those long stretches between towns through Wyoming.

    It is not heavy enough to build muscle just a little toning,
     
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    Not sure about hitting a gym,but there was a Iranian gentleman doing pushups in the dock parking lot the other day and I used to see a driver with a bicycle strapped to his catwalk.He would ride the heck out of that thing ...in the parking lot at 5am ...still dark out.Im saying prisoners on 23 hour " lockdown" workout in a 6×8 cell.Id say its possible to stay in shape.JMO
     
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    If you dont have one. Just look around the edges of the truck stop. Might be a little yellow from ageing in the sun but will accomplish the same results.
     
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    50 pushups, 30 sit-ups and 20 up downs daily and if you can find a chin-up bar — at least 10. Don’t need a gym and you can eat roller dogs— I prefer Maverick cheddar wurst wraps — they don’t lie — much.
     
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    Anyone workout while driving OTR?

    No, that wouldn't be safe. I wait until I park.
     
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    There are a few good body weight apps that I’m thinking may be good.
     
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    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    I tried working out while driving OTR. Got in a bad wreck. Now I just keep it to driving when I'm driving. :cool:

    Seriously.... You can... just find what works for you.
     
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    How is that going for you now? I feel as though that might be tough to do. What about a program that you could do in or around your truck?
     
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    OP hasn't been back in over a year mate. lol