4 Backyard Items You Can Use as Weights for Workouts
You don't always have to go to the gym to exercise
When you head to the backyard this summer to start making moves on the grill, you might be surrounded by a few familiar objects that can help you get your workout in. Your backyard isn’t just for barbecuing and taking a dip in the pool. It’s also the perfect spot to find some outdoor items that can double as weights.
Chances are you probably already have a number of these items laying around your yard. Perhaps you haven’t used a few of them in quite some time. Like that old bag of charcoal hiding behind your grill? The truth is you don’t have to travel far or spend big bucks on fancy equipment to put your body to work. Sometimes, all the tools you need are right outside your door. Take a look at some of the everyday objects we've compiled below:
A Bag of Charcoal (16.7lbs.)
Let’s be honest; that grill of yours probably has seen any barbecuing action since last summer. The next time you’re looking need to get your fire started, reconsider what you can do with that bag of charcoal. Think about it. You can flip burgers with one hand and do a couple lifts with the other. Caution advised.
A Spare Tire (9.2 lbs.)
If you’re lucky, your car hasn’t given you much trouble as of yet and your tires are in working condition. While you may not have to whip out your tire-changing abilities just yet, you can put a twist on a regular ball slam routine, with the spare sitting in your garage.
A Bag of Sand (50 lbs.)
Bags of sand are sometimes used as weight, which means they’re perfect for working out. Try putting your core strength to the test by doing some bear hug squats like the ones seen here.
A 5-Gallon Bucket of Soil (45 lbs.)
That old bucket of dirt in your backyard can do more than provide a home for some plants, it can also be great for taking arm exercises to the next level. Try doing some swings with it in the same way you would with a kettlebell.
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