3 OCT: Legs again

My wife and I met our quota of relaxation on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. My son was playing at a friend's house, and my daughter was out riding her bike, so we decided on an outdoor leg workout. MAN! Creativity can hurt!!!!

  1. Walking bodyweight lunges x 2 sets: We went down the sidewalk to the stop sign and back; about 50-60 yards round trip.
  2. Farmer's walk: We warmed up with the same distance as lunges (50-60 yards) but it was too easy. So we went down the street in the opposite direction till we crossed 5 driveways. Round trip was about 200 yards. I did 2 sets with a 95lb barbell. Not heavy by any measure, but my grip was toast 1/2 way into the 2nd set.
  3. Walking lunge: We finished with one more set of lunges to the stop sign and back.

That may not sound like much, as far as time or load, but holy crap!!!! I was at the grocery store shortly after and pushing the cart was difficult. My wife was putting away dishes later that night and her leg buckled!!! This was fun!!!!!!!!

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