Watching this clip might make you feel like your workout routine needs some added oomph. No one knows what this squirrel is training for, but he is putting in the required effort. First, he does some general weightlifting. Squatting down, he performs an almost perfectly executed deadlift. Next, there are some jump maneuvers reminiscent of Bruce Lee. But then he switches it up and grabs the stick like a canoe paddle for some arm exercises. Maybe he is in a kayaking competition or preparing for a river rafting adventure. See if you can figure it out. @oh_momma14 Definitely fun to watch #kungfu #kungfusquirrel #training #funnymoments ♬ Eye of the Tiger – Survivor Squirrels are quite intelligent. Mechanical Engineer Mark Rober found this out when he tried to become a backyard bird watcher. Pesky squirrels kept outsmarting his “squirrel-proof” bird feeders. Thus was born the “Backyard Squirrel Maze 1.0- Ninja Warrior Course.” It did not take the animals long to master the obstacle course that was modeled after the human version of Ninja Warrior on TV. Although the videos are longer, they are fun to watch, so we highly recommend that you spend some time watching the Backyard Squirrels Series that Mark has compiled. Mark explains the science behind the construction of his squirrel obstacle courses. Although he does no actual squirrel training, the obstacle courses do a great job of on-the-job training. Since 2020, Mark has created three unique obstacle courses in his yard. The original Ninja Warrior course, The Walnut Heist, and The Summer Games. He has renamed the series The Backyard Squirrelympics. The Walnut Heist is loosely based on stunts from the movies Mission: Impossible and Ocean’s Eleven. Mark has named the four squirrels that call his yard home. Find more engineering projects with Mark on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Please share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post We Don’t Know What This Squirrel Is Training For, But He’s Doing An Amazing Job! appeared first on InspireMore.