I find myself lifting on a day pass at this little hole in the wall gym…
It has some implements.
Most I’ve had access to, but there’s a stupid sized circus dumbbell (I couldn’t do shit with it), and…kegs.
One is unmarked and light, one 200lbs, and a third 250lbs.
200lbs is what I go for.
Quickly I discovered I don’t know how to get it into position to attempt to press it, instead I do a few attempts close to shouldering it.
On the 3rd or 4th attempt I kinda do, but didn’t have the control to release my left hand.
The next attempt I amp up, breathe angrily, and jerk it off the ground a little before pulling it with all I’ve got, and with a second heave I had it on the shoulder.
The next one I did on camera. I knew I’d hit it again, but didn’t tap into the primal rage I had on the rep prior. It wasn’t as easy, nor as “clean” a rep.
It’s good policy to ALWAYS try your hand at strongman implements or any odd objects that happen to present themselves to you.
The keg had been sitting there minding it’s own business, and I took it for a ride.
Odd objects are simply things not designed to be lifted like a barbell, they just build and show a more rugged strength.
I’m slightly annoyed that I didn’t go for the 250lber.