My grandmother had a friend who worked as a farmer and carpenter throughout his life. At 90 years old he had the hardest handshake i've ever felt. It was like getting your hand caught in a vice but he did'nt exert himself at al.
37/m. Got lazy in my 30's, beer gut and have kids. No mystery here...However, I dug up 20x40 of my backyard 6in deep for in ground garden and helped my neighbor do about the same for dyi patio. From moving the dirt, learning homestead lifestyle, throwing hundreds of rock\sand bags over the last 6 weeks, I am in the best shape of my life.
Very interesting analysis. My dad owns a bakery and he brought me to work since I was like 10. It was physical work, moving dough and carrying baskets and tanks full of things. This lasted through my teens up to my mid twenties. Always noticed that I developed wider shoulders compared to my peers(also due to genetics), and this was definitely useful when I approached the gym for the first time.
I grew up on a farm. While I joined the Army at 18 and certainly exercised, I never necessarily lifted weights until my weightlifter squad leader put me on it at 20 and I was 21 when I adopted lifting centric training. However the first time I ever understood how to properly set up on a deadlift in the gym I lifted 405lbs. I'm certainly late to WL and PL however my background working minimum 3-4 hours a day hard labor plus 20+ on the weekends earning money as a ranch hand certainly has paid dividends.
I appreciate the thought , and work put into this subject. It’s great to give a nod to all the hardworking men and sometimes women doing all kinds of jobs.
I’m 52 and have been a house painter for almost 30 yrs. Setting up & climbing extension ladders, carrying equipment & buckets of paint, scraping & painting, often overhead, every work day. Started strength training at age 50, and my coach/smart training partner said I had a very good base to start with. That and consistency as mindset of someone who always shows up for work. Great video. Would love to hear more about training as a working tradesperson and older adult.
In comparison from my perspective, I have seen a 65 yr old man carrying his plow on his back on his way to cultivate his farm that was back in third world agricultural country while here in america I see 65 yr old men are frail and brittle so weak that a simple wind blowing will get them falling off balance.
Interesting stuff. I grew up working with my dad on our own farm, and spent weekends working my grandaddys farm from the time I could walk until I was 18. I have a relatively small bone structure, and I would say I'm a rather average sized American man (6' 0", 185lbs). I've always been a hardgainer type, however once I started weight training, I became decently strong rather quickly, likely as a result of having a lot of physical labor under my belt before I walked into the weight room.
So theoretically if one was to have a squat rack beside their work from home setup what % 1RM would you do every X amount of minutes to farm squat gains
If that were me, I would start at a random point which I believe would be effective. For instance 3x3 at 40% every hour. I would adjust accordingly from there based on how I feel each day. If it feels like nothing, I would up the percentage. If I'm trashed after 2 days I would reduce. I have no qualifications in this area so take what I say with a grain of salt. It's just where I would start. Also is an interesting thought exercise.
Buy a shovel, barrow and few tons of hardcore, take it all to a big hill and barrow it all to the top... then back to the bottom. Anyway repeat all day and it'll get you close to those farm gains. If I was even going to attempt it with a barbell I'd probably go for the deadlift to get that back and grip work in. You'd have to load it very light, probably less than 60% ...but perform a few reps every minute all day long lol. Like he said I don't think you could really replicate it in a gym
Colin Meads, (Sir), ("Pine Tree"), the legendary All Blacks lock in later life was doing adds for TV carrying about 5 fence posts on one shoulder. Say no more.
His great friend, opponent & fellow lock Willie John McBride never went to a gym in a life - all his strength was obtained working on the farm. Big Willie was 6ft 5 and strong as an ox like Meads.
Yes, Colin pine tree Meads was a farmer and an All Black. They had a greater base of strength and conditioning. Today's professional player goes to the gym for just a couple of hours but the farmer player has built the better base, which is why all players had to have a job... 🤔🥝🇳🇿
When mentioning great Irish rugby players from a farming background. Can’t believe you missed out Sean O’Brien, The Tullow Tank. He talks specifically about this in interviews on various podcasts.
Great video! The bit at the end where you mention epigenetic traits for strength ending up heritable. Is there evidence for this or is it just a plausible idea? Ive heard of hunger during lifetime or parents ( or pregnancy) leading to smaller people... Interested to hear more about it with respect to strength.
My grandmother had a friend who worked as a farmer and carpenter throughout his life. At 90 years old he had the hardest handshake i've ever felt. It was like getting your hand caught in a vice but he did'nt exert himself at al.
37/m. Got lazy in my 30's, beer gut and have kids. No mystery here...However, I dug up 20x40 of my backyard 6in deep for in ground garden and helped my neighbor do about the same for dyi patio. From moving the dirt, learning homestead lifestyle, throwing hundreds of rock\sand bags over the last 6 weeks, I am in the best shape of my life.
They pick things up and put them down....
They should try to create a marketing strategy around it. Could beat crossfit.
It's not just that, it's frequency.
Am I the only one who hears this as a planet fitness reference
Watching Fitz cut wood with the dulcet tones of sports science communication in the background is better than any ASMR out there
Very interesting analysis. My dad owns a bakery and he brought me to work since I was like 10. It was physical work, moving dough and carrying baskets and tanks full of things.
This lasted through my teens up to my mid twenties. Always noticed that I developed wider shoulders compared to my peers(also due to genetics), and this was definitely useful when I approached the gym for the first time.
I grew up on a farm. While I joined the Army at 18 and certainly exercised, I never necessarily lifted weights until my weightlifter squad leader put me on it at 20 and I was 21 when I adopted lifting centric training. However the first time I ever understood how to properly set up on a deadlift in the gym I lifted 405lbs. I'm certainly late to WL and PL however my background working minimum 3-4 hours a day hard labor plus 20+ on the weekends earning money as a ranch hand certainly has paid dividends.
I appreciate the thought , and work put into this subject. It’s great to give a nod to all the hardworking men and sometimes women doing all kinds of jobs.
I’m 52 and have been a house painter for almost 30 yrs. Setting up & climbing extension ladders, carrying equipment & buckets of paint, scraping & painting, often overhead, every work day. Started strength training at age 50, and my coach/smart training partner said I had a very good base to start with. That and consistency as mindset of someone who always shows up for work.
Great video. Would love to hear more about training as a working tradesperson and older adult.
In comparison from my perspective, I have seen a 65 yr old man carrying his plow on his back on his way to cultivate his farm that was back in third world agricultural country while here in america I see 65 yr old men are frail and brittle so weak that a simple wind blowing will get them falling off balance.
Great video, would love to hear more about epigenetics with regards to training.
Definitely
So you can go back in time 120 years and get your great great grandfather squatting
Interesting stuff. I grew up working with my dad on our own farm, and spent weekends working my grandaddys farm from the time I could walk until I was 18. I have a relatively small bone structure, and I would say I'm a rather average sized American man (6' 0", 185lbs). I've always been a hardgainer type, however once I started weight training, I became decently strong rather quickly, likely as a result of having a lot of physical labor under my belt before I walked into the weight room.
A lot of the very best wrestlers America has ever produced grew up on farms
Diet surely would be a major factor as well? Growing up on a farm for the most part you’d be eating good wholesome food.
Opening a fresh bale of silage is like a TRT cycle
They’re stealing tren from the cows
I'm impressed by how easily those chunks of wood split. They didn't look particularly dry and they were thick pieces.
strongman bloatmaXXX paying off... good work fitz
So theoretically if one was to have a squat rack beside their work from home setup what % 1RM would you do every X amount of minutes to farm squat gains
If that were me, I would start at a random point which I believe would be effective. For instance 3x3 at 40% every hour. I would adjust accordingly from there based on how I feel each day. If it feels like nothing, I would up the percentage. If I'm trashed after 2 days I would reduce.
I have no qualifications in this area so take what I say with a grain of salt. It's just where I would start. Also is an interesting thought exercise.
Buy a shovel, barrow and few tons of hardcore, take it all to a big hill and barrow it all to the top... then back to the bottom. Anyway repeat all day and it'll get you close to those farm gains. If I was even going to attempt it with a barbell I'd probably go for the deadlift to get that back and grip work in. You'd have to load it very light, probably less than 60% ...but perform a few reps every minute all day long lol. Like he said I don't think you could really replicate it in a gym
So that's why the farm kids were such good wrestlers... makes sense!
Colin Meads, (Sir), ("Pine Tree"), the legendary All Blacks lock in later life was doing adds for TV carrying about 5 fence posts on one shoulder. Say no more.
His great friend, opponent & fellow lock Willie John McBride never went to a gym in a life - all his strength was obtained working on the farm. Big Willie was 6ft 5 and strong as an ox like Meads.
Most of the Springbok rugby team has historically come from the Afrikaner population, also known as the 'boers', which means 'farmers'
6:12 strike closer to the perimeter of the log, not at the center.
i love the insight thank you sikastan
Great video man, try using an old tractor tire to Inclose the wood when splitting. Makes it really efficient when loading your firewood
Don't try to break large blocks in the middle, chip away at the sides
Thats the same advice I got from my grandfather, but its just fun bruteforcing it in the middle! Being successful despite making it harder.
@@thorthewolf8801 agreed. Way more fun, when it isn't your actual job, to just pile drive through the middle
Its all that milk straight from the teet.
They aren't... it's just that everyone else is so weak.
Exactly.
Please don't use a chainsaw like that, get a log clamp
I believe it’s because the rest/recovery model isn’t as correct as people believe. You will adapt to your environment.
I wish i was born a farmer. It would had made me a better person earlier on.
Great video.
I think another point is that: people who are more apt for farming, are the ones who get into it in the first place.
Yes, Colin pine tree Meads was a farmer and an All Black. They had a greater base of strength and conditioning. Today's professional player goes to the gym for just a couple of hours but the farmer player has built the better base, which is why all players had to have a job... 🤔🥝🇳🇿
Gotta thank my granddad and dad for the sick epigenetic changes allowing me to reach what I’ve done so far!
I come from a family of farmers on my dads side & im naturally strong as hell.
I know that Lu xiaojun and Shi Zhiyong both came from farms.
Greasing the groove that's all
Nailed it
Overtraining is a myth. The body adapts regardless, provided the fatigue management is enough to prevent injury or death.
@@zwryy7622 You're wrong
Next t-shirts Sika Farming or Sika Ministry of Agriculture ?
No safety glasses and no cut pants :(
When mentioning great Irish rugby players from a farming background. Can’t believe you missed out Sean O’Brien, The Tullow Tank. He talks specifically about this in interviews on various podcasts.
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Quick think of a joke
The Rings of Power
They drink there teammates baby batter, duh.
Excellent vid
Great video!
The bit at the end where you mention epigenetic traits for strength ending up heritable. Is there evidence for this or is it just a plausible idea? Ive heard of hunger during lifetime or parents ( or pregnancy) leading to smaller people... Interested to hear more about it with respect to strength.
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