Mayhem Hunt (Rich Froning)- Train for the Pursuit

[Backcountry_Preacher]

I just saw where CrossFit Mayhem was going to release their programming for hunters. There is a few a sneak peak videos on YouTube and it looks pretty intense. I’ve been doing MTNTOUGH programs for several years now and have been really happy but I’m not going to lie, I’m curious to see what Rich can put together. I’d like to hear some of y’all’s thoughts.

 

[Shawn Hultquist]

Should be pretty interesting I might give it a go. I just do the daily mayhem programming. Then I’ll throw in some functional fitness afterwards weather it be fire station related Or hunting.

I.E. 5 min to complete. Row 500m then with remainder of time build a two line lowering system.

I.E. 100 burpees with a 45 lb bumper ground to overhead after each 20 reps shoot three arrows at unknown random distance with traditional bow. Then 20 more burpee with the bumper. It’s kinda like a burpee devils press

I do the same with bike cals and shooting.


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[duckhunterrr]

Either if you two try it out yet? Also looking for feedback

 

[Backcountry_Preacher]

They launched it two weeks ago and I’m loving it. It is a good mix of strength, high intensity, and cardio. Great all around programming. If you participate in every workout they offer a day, it can take up a good bit of time (1.5 hour avg) but that’s also what makes it good. If you do them you’ll be in top notch shape and if you miss one, no big deal, you’ll have done plenty through the course of a week to be ready for hunting season.

 

[Backcountry_Preacher]

Also, that 1.5 hrs a day average is how long it has been taking me to do their “Boone and Crockett” (Hardest) scaling. Other folks may be more efficient at it than me and they offer different scaling (time, reps, weight, different movements, etc) for each work out.

 

[blackshuk]

How can I find this?

 

[Backcountry_Preacher]

https://www.mayhemhunt.com/.. scroll down and subscribe. It’ll require you download SugarWOD app. Which can be a bit confusing to figure out at first

 

[bozeman]

$25/month?

 

[Backcountry_Preacher]

$25/month?

Yes. I used code Newbreed and got 1 month free

 

[SirChooCH]

Does it include multiple "tracks" like the regular mayhem athlete does? IE there's 5 different programs each with a different daily workout available I think. I have been recommended mayhem athlete program recently instead of Mtntough so curious what all it offers.

 

[Backcountry_Preacher]

Does it include multiple "tracks" like the regular mayhem athlete does? IE there's 5 different programs each with a different daily workout available I think. I have been recommended mayhem athlete program recently instead of Mtntough so curious what all it offers.

So I’ve never seen the mayhem athlete programming, but mayhem hunt’s structure is six days a week with a heavy dose of “warm up” (stretching, band work, light lifting, light cardio), then a high intensity WOD, then some heavy lifting, then a couple times a week heavy cardio( row 16 sets of 200 m, or run 16 sets of 200m followed by 1600m slow run) on Thursdays is a long active recovery day with cardio like rucking or biking.

We’re just on our third week. That’s just a few examples so far

 

[rw79]

I’ve been doing this program for a few weeks now. In past years I have trained for hunts by doing rucking, running and lifting workouts, similar to programs outlined in Training for the New Alpinism. I thought I was in good shape but some of the Mayhem workouts are very tough and I love it. An example of today’s workout is as follows: warmup followed by 20 minute AMRAP (run 400m, 10 cleans at 135lbs); warmup followed by 7 sets of heavy 6 rep deadlifts; warmup followed by back and bi weights (rows, ring rows, curls).

Since I had a decent base, I am able to push through these workouts but I am constantly sore. I’m guessing my body will adapt in the next few weeks, but so far, I would recommend it as long as you’re going to be consistent with the program.

 

[Backcountry_Preacher]

Well I’ve being doing the mayhem hunt program since it started in June. The program has multiple workouts scheduled for 6 days a week and I only worked out on an average of 4-5 days a week.

With that said, I just wrapped up a high country backpack elk hunt, where I carried a pack weighing around 65 pounds and I was amazed of how good I felt.

I live at sea level and was able to drive up and hike up to 11,000 ft in one day and had no issues with acclimation nor was I sore the next day.

I can only imagine how good of shape I’ll be in after a full year of the program and me not skipping days.