Exercises for digging?!?

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  • beabria
    beabria Posts: 599 Member
    No, I can't use an auger, we'll be in remote locations flying in by helicopter, so there's a weight limit on equipment we can carry. Similarly, I can't hire someone regardless of their legal status; we won't be near any population centers. They will primarily be large holes, but yes, close holes have their own particular challenges.
    For clarity, I do this for a day or two from time to time, so I'm not a total novice. But, this time it'll be for hours a day for several weeks straight. Hence the wanting to be stronger and more fit for duty (and hopefully in less pain!). Thanks for the suggestions.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    Those darn luggage limits on aircraft.

    Closest thing i've done is sledgehammer shoveling, which is explained here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=_OjQo7Bg5ho

    That's for stamina/endurance of the target muscles. For overall strength, I would also do a full-body strength program (Stronglifts 5x5, etc). :+1:
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