Trucker Fitness: Limited Space Part 2

So I had the chance to hang out with Dad in the truck last week and I got a fresh look at the situation.
The workspace for fitness in the cab of the truck is actually divided into two spaces with a slight overlap.

Space 1 is the bunk; about 6' by 2.5'. This space will need to be modified by pushing your mattress up against the rear wall and strapped in place if possible. Then, if the base under the mattress isn't smooth, you may need to lay down a piece of plywood or other matting so that you can do body weight exercises on it such as Push-ups, Sit-ups and some stretching poses. For about $20 you can find some 1/2" foam matting at any fitness store and some department stores.

Mattress Against Rear Wall

Space 2 is measured on the floor from the bunk to the stick: L60" x W30" x H76". Your measurements may vary. In the sample truck the passenger seat has been removed and replaced with a mini-fridge and microwave. That will be important in the segment on Nutrition.

Nutrition Is My Co-Pilot

 With an anchor point above Space 1, you can use a heavy resistance band to pull down into space 2. You can also do overhead tricep extensions leaning toward the windshield.

There is a point to mount an S-hook to that can link to a Gated D-ring

With a low ceiling, you can't stand and to shoulder presses. You can kneel, locking the resistance band under your forward foot and pressing to the ceiling. If you have a couple dumbbells, you don't need to lock under a foot, just press up!

On our sample truck, there is a rail that runs along the inside of the cab that provides about a 2.5" lip. I am looking to mount a pull-up bar here that can be stowed while driving. Length on sample cab is about 72" across. It will need to mount on pins or even something as simple as velcro. Legs won't be able to hang free, but pull-ups can be assisted with feet on the bunk or knees lifted to work the core while working the back and arms!

Lunges and squats have to be modified too as you lack a great deal of mobility in a 60"x30" box. Take it slow until you know how you will do it, get the form as right as you can, and have the muscle control to not kick the truck into gear. Did I mention you should NOT WORKOUT IN YOUR CAB WITH THE TRUCK RUNNING?!!

Just some things to think about. Modify, modify, modify. The longer you are in a fox-hole, the more you modify it. Isn't your truck the same way? If you are going to get results, you are going to have to change the rules of the game.