Hiking Strength – Build a Durable Core
The next step in building a strong, trail ready physique will be to focus on core work. On the trail, having a strong and solid core will help you maneuver obstacles, haul packs for miles and will reinforce your overall strength training. During winter backpacking, in particular, pack poundage can tend to add up with the addition of cold weather gear. The pack here was around 50-60 lbs! Fortunately core training is not just beneficial on the trail, but also…