Okay, so today, I want to talk about this “animal barbell” thing I’ve been trying out. I saw some stuff online about how you can get a pretty decent workout with just a barbell, and I was like, “Alright, let’s see what this is all about.”
First off, I went and grabbed my old barbell from the garage. It was a bit dusty, but it did the job. I also set up a pull-up bar I had, ’cause I figured that might come in handy, too. I mean, I also had dumbbells, but just to try if the barbell-only workout can work, so I didn’t take that in the beginning.
I started with some basic stuff. Like, I did some squats, holding the barbell across my shoulders. Then, I tried some deadlifts, which, man, those really work your whole body. I also did some overhead presses, pushing the barbell up above my head. I made sure to do a few sets of each, you know, to really feel the burn.
After that, I moved on to the pull-up bar. I did a few sets of pull-ups, just to work my back and arms a bit more. I’m not gonna lie, pull-ups are always tough for me, but I pushed through.
Then, I remembered something about “animal flow” I’d read. It’s supposed to be good for, like, flexibility and balance. So, I tried a few of those moves, like the bear crawl and the crab walk. It was kinda weird at first, but it was actually pretty fun. And I could definitely feel it in my core and shoulders. It’s not really about strength like the barbell but more like moving your body around, I think it’s cool!
Here’s what I did:
- Barbell Squats: 3 sets of 10 reps
- Barbell Deadlifts: 3 sets of 8 reps
- Barbell Overhead Press: 3 sets of 10 reps
- Pull-ups: 3 sets to failure (which, for me, isn’t very many)
- Animal Flow: A few rounds of bear crawls, crab walks, and some other weird moves I can’t even remember the names of.
I felt pretty good afterward. Definitely felt like I got a solid workout in. And I only used that barbell and pull-up bar. I will keep doing it and record every day what I did to compare, and find the best workout for me.
So, yeah, that’s my experience with the “animal barbell” thing. It’s nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. If you’re looking for a simple way to get a workout in at home, give it a shot. Just make sure you’re careful with the weights and don’t hurt yourself. Also, if you are new to weightlifting, you might wanna start with lighter weights or maybe even just bodyweight exercises until you get the hang of it.
I mean I have been training for a while, so those moves are not that hard for me. But I can’t do it every day, I need to take some rest, usually, I will do it 3 times a week. And after 3 weeks, I think I have gained about 5 pounds of muscle! Not bad!
This is my “animal barbell” workout sharing, hope you enjoy it!
