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Tumpline Experiment Talk |
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After the crawler post where TGM suggested possibly trying to implement some tumpline stuff into a routine yesterday I decided to experiment. I attached a
makeshift tumpline to a 20lb power ball (one of those balls with a handle) & did a tump drag across my gym. TGM originally suggested dragging a crawler
BUT THEN SAID THERE MAY BE TOO MUCH DANGER INVOLVED due to possibly hitting ruts in my
field. Realizing that this power ball drag was way too easy, I went against TGM's advice (how's that for a hold harmless statement
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Hi, Jim - Are you dragging with the tumpline alone and no hands? When I used to tumpline my backpack I'd do it no hands, but then sometimes I'd grab
the line with my hands to relieve pressure on my neck, and I also had the option of just flipping the tumpline off and using the shoulder straps, thus giving
my neck a rest, and getting to look at the world around me. What are you using for the tumpline? I used to make my own by sewing a wider piece of nylon on
to nylon straps or nylon rope. I guess leather would have been gentler on my forehead, but I used nylon. I sometimes placed a cotton bandanna between the
nylon and my forehead.
The only unlikely danger I foresaw was that if you were going fast and pulling hard and hit an obstacle, it might put sudden pressure on your neck and possibly hurt it. I never once hurt my neck using the tumpline. It seems to be a very natural motion - unlike neck exercises, doing which I've managed to hurt my neck badly. Dragging that 20 lb. ball does sound kind of easy. Do you happen to have a frame backpack? If so, you might want to do some of the things I used to do: load up the pack with weights or water jugs or sand bags or gold bullion or whatever, then hike the hills, and do step ups on some big rock or bench. Switch between the tump and the shoulder straps. You can put as much weight as you want in the pack if you have a good strong pack and frame. The old sourdoughs and voyageurs used to haul amazing loads by tump. Great natural fresh air outdoor workout, especially when the weather is cold. Right up your alley, I think! Which reminds me, I haven't done that in a long time. |
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I just used a rope with an old weight lifting belt on it & pulled the weight no hands just for like 50yds. I may try to see if my frame pack will work
& use it on my 2 mile morning walk.
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My load looks feeble compared to those fellers. Actually, it's compact but pretty heavy.
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Whoa now those are some loads!!!!!
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Old weight belt & rope hooked to crawler. I move with a smooth deliberate movement so that I can avoid any injury from hitting a rut. Even the crawler (my adult one) still feels light so I will add some weight after a few more times to lock in good form. What do you all think? Jim
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That looks like a great workout, Jim. I'd like to try it. How does you neck feel? I'm surprised your sled hasn't chewed up your lawn.
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My neck feels great! I wish the sled would chew the lawn the grass in those "old" horse fields just grows way too fast
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Tumpline always made my neck feel good, too.
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