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Hiking Strength Program

Hiking Strength Program

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The final installment of the Hiking Strength Series is here!  This post will layout a 10 week program that will target your training to crush your upcoming hiking adventure! The previous Hiking Strength posts detailed different movements and exercises that are the basis of this program.  Descriptions, photos, graphics and videos help provide explanations and movement standards to help get you on your way. Introduction Squats! Bulletproof Your Legs Build a Durable Core Stronger Upper Body The Program The Hiking…

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Hiking Strength – Build a Durable Core

Hiking Strength – Build a Durable Core

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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…

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