Homestead Workouts! Get fit while Gardening (Squats for Squash)

The purpose of this post is hopefully to show the "Fruits of my Labor" which can show that if you get stuck or rather homebound that you can do something constructive while working literally every muscle imaginable. Constructing some growing beds with spare lumber or even using growing bags/pots has you doing constant squats and the soreness gives way to being able to do more and more.

photo of Zucchini's "Zukes" by @battleaxe Axey Farms!

What started as tilling or roping off areas has turned into being able to life about 3 to 4 times the weight of things since beginning. I'm not going to show off physical results (selfies), however I am loving showing off the results of shoveling (shoulder workout anybody?), tilling (back gets shredded) and other assorted results.

With gyms and most trails still being in the danger zone or closed, starting a farm has gotten me to gain muscle mass and lose some "quarantine" lbs. that happen when you think the sky is falling. I use several soils to grow fresh organic food in and most bags I can lift. Repeatedly lifting 15-20 lb. bags with my build is basically like doing some bench presses at this point.

photo by @battleaxe / Zucchini chopped and ready for some olive oil and seasoning, nom nom

I started the "farm" in early April and my biceps and forearms are almost back to the definition when doing resistance reps. I hope to post more as sometimes periods of time like this brings out the best in people who find creative and good things to do with their time. I'm open to questions about gardening and collaboration!

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