A woman in California has taken her workouts to the next level by using her pets as workout partners. Mina Alali has incorporated her 50-pound pig, Merlin, into her strength training routine, lifting him for squats to build her arm muscles. Along with Merlin, Mina’s other pets—Muffy the bearded dragon and Millie the rat—also join in on the fun during her sessions.

Disclaimer: This content is exclusively managed by CATERS NEWS AGENCY. To license or use in a commercial player please contact licensing@catersnews.com or call +44 (0)121 616 1100 / +1 646 380 1615