No, not the fact that I haven't posted in a while (been busy), but odd as in lifting odd objects to build real world strength. Picking up, pressing, and carrying logs, sand bags, rocks, and kegs, for example, are a great way to increase strength, burn a ton of calories, and build mental toughness. I've recently added this component to my workouts and have noticed a significant increase in my strength and endurance when in the gym as well as on the basketball court.
Odd object lifting goes way back to the old days, when there were no fancy gyms. People who wanted to get strong relied on the basic, simple tools to reach their goals of strength and fitness. Some call it
Dinosaur Training, I like to call it just bad ass!! Just the basics, no bs, standing on those dyna discs or bosu balls on one foot with your eyes closed, lifting pink dumbbells......((sigh)) that doesn't get you strong or well-conditioned!! Again, strong does not have to mean "bulky", and building strength should be the goal for everyone since, in my opinion, that is the great difference-maker if all things were equal. Also, having strength/lean muscle helps with calorie burning, injury prevention, and confidence/mental toughness like I keep saying.
Lifting heavy, odd shaped objects (with good form, of course) puts the body in an unstable environment forcing you to use muscles that wouldn't normally be worked in a typical gym workout. It also provides a great "functional" workout that can help you perform everyday activities with ease. Usually two days a week I lift in the gym and the other two days I'm outside at this football field (see last post) dragging the sled, carrying logs (the field has some good sized logs laying around), hitting the tire with a sledgehammer, and soon will be playing around with a sandbag I'm making. This is just another tool in the toolbox, and a great way to add a little variety and fresh air to your workouts!
Odd object lifting goes way back to the old days, when there were no fancy gyms. People who wanted to get strong relied on the basic, simple tools to reach their goals of strength and fitness. Some call it Dinosaur Training, I like to call it just bad ass!! Just the basics, no bs, standing on those dyna discs or bosu balls on one foot with your eyes closed, lifting pink dumbbells......((sigh)) that doesn't get you strong or well-conditioned!! Again, strong does not have to mean "bulky", and building strength should be the goal for everyone since, in my opinion, that is the great difference-maker if all things were equal. Also, having strength/lean muscle helps with calorie burning, injury prevention, and confidence/mental toughness like I keep saying. 
Lifting heavy, odd shaped objects (with good form, of course) puts the body in an unstable environment forcing you to use muscles that wouldn't normally be worked in a typical gym workout. It also provides a great "functional" workout that can help you perform everyday activities with ease. Usually two days a week I lift in the gym and the other two days I'm outside at this football field (see last post) dragging the sled, carrying logs (the field has some good sized logs laying around), hitting the tire with a sledgehammer, and soon will be playing around with a sandbag I'm making. This is just another tool in the toolbox, and a great way to add a little variety and fresh air to your workouts! 
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