Weightlifting while on the road?

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  1. Kendallware15460

    Kendallware15460 Bobtail Member

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    Does anybody carry around weights for resistance training
     
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    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    If you do Skateboarding, you don’t need weights. :D:cool:
     
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    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    I keep a bar and 2 25lb plates in the truck, some resistance bands, and a 50lb sandbag on a pack frame.

    I hardly ever use the bands or bar. I made a pull up bar and do dead hangs and pull ups, push ups, squats, and lunges.

    I'll put my pack on and do the same, and grab my 2 25lb plates and do step ups on my step box.
     
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    Back in the 80s I had a weight lifting machine set up between the seats of my autocar day cab. I ended up winning a WIL Volvo with a aftermarket double eagle sleeper in an arm wrestling competition.
     
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    Iamoverit Road Train Member

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    I used to carry some plates, dumbbells and resistance bands in my headache rack. But over time I found bodyweight movements with a weighted vest worked better. It's not ideal by any means but it gets it done.
     
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    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    Is this you and @Ruthless ? :cool:
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    With floor loads and 10 stops a day, I never felt the need to lift weights,,,:dontknow:
     
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    :eek:........you......you mean you haven't seen the ultimate workout plan while in and around the rig!!??? I paid 89.99 for it...but I'll share it with you for free.

     
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    X1 lives!!
     
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    Probably not an occupation to pursue if you want to get swole.
     
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