Gourd workouts? What? Yes, I’m leaning into fall and spooky season with my whole heart, and I decided that lifting pumpkin can be just as good as lifting weights.
What can we do with our favorites gourds?
Pumpkin Swings
Pumpkins can be a great size and shapes for kettlebell swings. Simply grab that pumpkin by the sides, dip into your squat, and let ‘er swing. Holding a gourd might also help your control: if you don’t perform this move with self-discipline, you run the chance of flinging and smashing your pumpkin! What a scary thought.
Pumpkin Twists
This core favorite is perfect for pumpkins! Replace your favorite weighted ball with a Halloween gourd, get in positions and start twisting! Different size pumpkins will obviously offer different results.
Pumpkin Squats
Who doesn’t love a good squat? There are so many variations on the theme, and all of them can be done with weights. Or pumpkins. Whatever works.
Pumpkin Marches
Slow marches holding a weight above your head is a great exercise for balance, stability, and core. When that weight becomes a pumpkin, it’s even more fun!
What workouts would you do with a pumpkin?
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I mean why not?! These are fun and different way to mix things up
This is so fun!!!!
Great time of year to work your gourds lol
How fun! Maybe lunges with a pumpkin?
I love fall and pumpkins and I LOVE THIS!! You are brilliant. That is all. 🙂
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