It's a workout. Split many a red oak for my Dad with his wedge. He finally bought a hydraulic log splitter after I left the roost.
Funny how that works.
It was all manual while there were 3 boys to do the chores.
LOL
At any rate, I just got Mom a nice lightweight lithium ion weed whacker so’s she could have at it if she wants. LOL
Of course it is easier on my back too.
You haven't encountered a workout until you've faced splitting a couple of cords of black spruce. When and if you finish, you'll have had the workout of a lifetime.