Training

[Sportsdad80]

I’m looking to start training a year ahead of doing a western hunt. Besides a 50lb bag on my back and climbing hills with it what are some great exercises should I incorporate!?


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[Teaman1]

I’m just starting it, but I think simple but sinister would be good. As somebody that used to spend almost all my time with a barbell, a little kettlebell can be humbling.

 

[sargent]

Hunting is an endurance sport, not a sprint. Therefore, most of your work in the next year should focus on building your aerobic base, along with some strength training to insure that you are ready if you have to pack out an animal. Check out https://uphillathlete.com/ for some detailed articles on this subject.

 

[hunting1]

Squats, lunges, running, burpees, box step ups are all good ones. You can do ground to overhead with your pack (thrusters). Exo has a free training that is good to download.

 

[BigShane54]

@hunting1 said just about everything I would have said. The only thing I would add is mobility work. Make sure you stay flexible so you can maneuver over downfall and random stuff like that

 

[BackcountryBloodline]

Get on the starting strength program, you could do a lot in a year if you follow it correctly. As mentioned don't slack on flexibility and endurance