Health Tips

By Bob Perry

On the road exercises No. 2 of 4

Let’s get started!
1. A stretch and a warm-up lap will be part of every workout to get your muscles warm and loose and your circulation going. See Part 1 on proper technique.
2. Push-offs
See Part 1 of this series.
3. Step ups
See Part 1 of this series.
4. Squats
Move to the front of your truck, position legs hip width apart and hold onto your bumper and on a count of three slowly squat down as if you were sitting on a chair. Slowly raise yourself on a count of three. Remember to keep your core (stomach) muscles tight and engaged.
5. Bicep curls
Using two one-gallon water jugs, fill with water. You want enough weight for resistance to perform at least 10 repetitions with each arm. Stand straight, keeping your stomach muscle tight. Curl water jugs chest high. Squeezing your biceps once you reach the top, lower jugs while maintaining resistance on the way down.
6. Lap without stopping take another lap around your rig. Repeat as many times as your personal condition level with allow you.
7. Step ups
Cool down and stretch.
You can do this!

The Trucker Trainer
President, Roadside Medical Clinic