I like that metaphor. Squatting is the integral part of my routine, either for heavy with 5x5 stronglifts or for reps/volume as a warm up when doing a shorter/lighter arm filler day session. For me the hardest exercise is still probably the deadlift, fortunately doesn't come up every day. ;)
I have a garage setup, so trying to work out 5-6 days a week by mixing it up. The rack, flat bench, Olympic barbell + ez bar, plates, rubber mats is truly everything I need - and all for less than a highest end phone. It will last my lifetime, and extend it as well. (I ride to work for cardio.)
And yes, the lifting feels like such a relief compared to dealing with family or work. It's amazing how much it can clear the mind.
I'm so jealous of your garage setup, it sounds awesome. Squats have been my "problem lift" since I started, but I still absolutely love them and am FINALLY making good progress again after changing some things. I have decent morphology for deadlifting so I'm a much better deadlifter than I am squatter (my max for DL is ~30% more than my best squat:(). Bench is absolutely abysmal haha.
I have a garage setup, so trying to work out 5-6 days a week by mixing it up. The rack, flat bench, Olympic barbell + ez bar, plates, rubber mats is truly everything I need - and all for less than a highest end phone. It will last my lifetime, and extend it as well. (I ride to work for cardio.)
And yes, the lifting feels like such a relief compared to dealing with family or work. It's amazing how much it can clear the mind.