Hey there folks, this is Buttermilk reporting from Mt. LeConte. The low last night was 52 degrees. Today's weather forecast is partly cloudy with a 17 percent chance of rain. I would now like to take this opportunity to discuss a subject I'm very passionate about....FITNESS! Many people have asked me, "Hey Buttermilk, how do you manage to look so dang good all the way on top of this here mountain?" To which I reply, "LOG LIFTING!" So now your probably asking yourself what exactly is log lifting.....well I'm glad you asked. Log lifting is a new form of weight training which has taken Mt. LeConte by storm! The most important element to log lifting is carefully selecting a log that falls into the "goldy lox" zone....not too heavy and not too light. For first timers I suggest a log that weighs around 40lbs. So now your probably asking yourself what types of log lifts should one do in order to achieve a muscular physique....Well here are just a few to help get you started. Military press, curls, dead lifts, power clings, squats, bent over rows, lunges, and log press aka bench press. Just keep in my mind that log lifting can be very dangerous so it's absolutley vital to select a log that isn't too heavy in order to prevent injury. For beginners I recommend 3 sets of 12 reps with 60 second rest intervals on military press and curls. Then 2 sets of 20 reps with 2 minute rest intervals on squats and lunges. Then finish up your workout with one set of 30 reps on deadlifts. After your workout a good stretching session is highly recommended. If you guys have any questions, just ask to speak to Buttermilk or P-nut. We're both certified log lifters and would be more than happy to give you any advice or tips. P-nut just showing off his log squat technique....GET IT SON!
Sherleen
8/3/2016 04:47:19 pm
Good blog Buttermilk. I'm to old to lift logs but the young guys will love it.Tell p'nut to keep trying. :-)
Woody
8/3/2016 05:48:05 pm
Interesting discussion of log lifting and a great photo! Former crew members also lifted logs. We lifted logs for firewood for the kitchen cook stove, cabin heater stoves, laundry water heater and fire places. Blackie the draft horse also did his share of log lifting. I am glad the tradition continues! Keep up the good work!
Lee Cato
8/3/2016 06:07:52 pm
Great Information. My age probably prevents me from becoming proficient at log lifting but I certainly can see its future in bodybuilding.
Franklin
8/3/2016 09:17:07 pm
Another great post today. Keep up the good work. By the way, I've seen a lot of peckerwoods in my day, but I never knew there was a whole town of them.
ric
8/3/2016 09:21:43 pm
way back when, when I was in AIT at ft Gordon, we had a drill sergeant that led us in pt. his favorite was his "sticks". actually full size telephone poles. one squad per pole. we thought we were tough, 8 20 somethings lifting a telephone pole. until he got his 15 foot pole and everything we did, he did by himself. he was impressive - drill sergeant Williamson, one of a few I remember. so log lifting in some form or other has been around a good long time, good to see it continued.
elktonbrant
8/3/2016 11:36:47 pm
Can I start with Lincoln Logs and work my way up to a narrow-diameter twig?
Doug
8/4/2016 06:38:59 am
So do you encourage lifting vs. the Scottish sport of Log Throwing (Caber Toss)?
jeand
8/4/2016 10:23:14 am
you can do log lifting at any age, even "too old". Just get a smaller log and do fewer reps- especially to begin with. I am in the "too old" category and I do the exercises Buttermilk lists just with barbells instead of a log. Trying to build up to more weight and more reps. You'd be surprised how quickly the strength and agility come back!
norman (ga.)
8/4/2016 12:52:47 pm
Way to go, jeand. HAGD
Kathleen
8/5/2016 11:34:15 pm
Yup, that's my boy. They didn't have a lot of toys going up. End result, log lifting. Hehe. Pnut put the dang log down. Comments are closed.
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