Upper body strength needs usage/Hobby discussion thread

[Vanguard_Ex]

So I've decided I need to start looking around for something more active to do. General outdoor activity, y'know. I'm thinking basketball but I also have a lot of upper body strength I think I could put to use, so, are there any activities that would see this particular trait of mine finding use?

Also, discuss hobbies! Or something.

 

[jamesworkshop]

Still rings


Rowing and boxing are also good choices

 

[loc978]

Take up Parkour, I say.
but, uh, start slow [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6nDrxKJj6o].

 

[Private Custard]

Canoeing in the sea is pretty hard work. Really nails the lower back too.

I get a good workout from riding the bike. Manhandling an ageing 186kg superbike around the lanes really hammers the upper body.

 

[garjian]

boxing... climbing...
its not exactly hard to think of stuff...

i personally want to do some kind of martial art or fighting, because i too have great upper body strength, but im not very fit (which boxing helps with i imagine) and my lower body strength is lacking in comparison, but not weak... (which martial arts generally helps with) ...and i become generally more resistnt to whatever physical challenge the world decides i should come up against...

 

[Spacelord]

I've been climbing and bouldering for six months now and I've been enjoying it thoroughly! I can wholeheartedly recommend it!

 

[Brawndo]

Weightlifting. You will make so-called "noob gains" very quickly during the first 6-8 weeks

 

[Johnnyallstar]

Spoiler: Fap

But I suggest you switch hands every now and then to keep it even.

 

[garjian]

Weightlifting. You will make so-called "noob gains" very quickly during the first 6-8 weeks

which is what puts a lot of people off i imagine... they get the short burst, and get put off when it slows down... fortunately, im neurotic enough to get addicted to weightlifting, so im still going