Category: Best Exercises For Hiking

The Best Exercises For Uphill Hiking

8/5/2020

As hikers, we are well aware that uphill hiking can be tough. Burning legs, red faces and heaving lungs, it can be a genuine challenge on many adventures. And if you throw a heavy pack in the mix, it can turn into a real ordeal.

When it comes to training for uphill, a hiker needs to be smart. While getting your legs strong is always going to be good, there are a few specific exercises which will help you more in this situation. This article will share with you three of the best strength exercises a hiker can do, to turn their uphill hiking into a walk in the park.

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The Two Best Exercises For Downhill Hiking

6/28/2020

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As hikers, we all know downhill hiking can be tough. There is nothing quite like it to turn the legs into jelly, the toes into bruised messes and the knees into a genuine worry!

And when it comes to training for descents, a hiker needs to be smart. This article will share with you the two best exercises a hiker can do, to help their downhill hiking feel more comfortable.

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The Best Exercises For Hikers: The Deadbug

2/8/2019

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When you are Training For Hiking, including core training in your preparations is an absolute must. It is essential to protect your lower back while hiking, ensure efficient movement and maintain stability on the trail. But this type of training has come a long way from countless sit ups and endless planks...

The deadbug is an exercise that should be part of every hikers training program. It's simple. It's safe. And most of all its incredibly effective.

At Summit Strength we have a 7 Stage Progression we take our trekkers through. So matter if you are a complete beginner or a life long athlete, there is always an option for you.

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