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Pre-Season Training, Ruck

Our first ruck of the season starts today. For the next 8 or so weeks, Saturdays will be a ruck day. Load up the pack and hit something challenging. You don't need to test your limit on the first day, just dip your toes. Pay attention to how your body feels. Where...

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Pre-Season Training, Lift + Metcon

The deadlift is quite possible the most functional lift in the gym. No exercise is more real-world than pick an item up off the ground. Make sure you pick a variation that is best for you. Straight bar, conventional or sumo, trap bar or kettlebell; there are...

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Pre-Season Training, Foundation Run

Foundation runs still have great value in our training program. Maintaining the ability to run is part of basic human function. From an evolutionary perspective, losing the ability to run is a step away from death. Developing and maintaining this ability is key to...

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Pre-Season Training, Lift + Accessory

Today's workout focuses mostly on single-arm and single-leg exercises. These exercises place a larger demand on balance and stability, two factors that play heavily into success in unforgiving terrain. Military press @20X1 5-5-5-5-5-5 *Starting with a light weight,...

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Pre-Season Training, Easy Hike or Run

It's time to start getting boots on the ground. Today you have a choice of either hiking or running. If you have the ability to get out for a short 60-minute hike then make it happen. Try to include some steeper sections that challenge you. If you're not near the...

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Pre-Season Training, Lift + Metcon

As we enter the pre-season phase of training, we start to see activities that more closely mimic those of our sport. In the specific case of backcountry athletes, that activity is hiking and rucking. Time in the gym is going to drop down to 3 days per week, landing...

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Easy Run, Foundations 3, Block 4

Easy runs are one of the easiest ways to deliver a potent training effect. Literally, 40-minutes start to finish, there is NO EXCUSE to skip these. 5 min in Zone 1 30 min in Zone 2 5 min in Zone 1 Zone 1 - Very easy with little to no impact on respiratory rate Zone...

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Total Body / Circuit, Foundations 3, Block 4

Today's total body workout includes a bit of power training and some work getting us into and out of challenging positions. Wrap it up with some continuous work and you've got yourself an efficient full-body smoker. 5 sets: 10 left-arm hang dumbbell snatch, no rest...

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Hill Run, Foundations 3, Block 4

Today's hill run is bringing the intensity: 30-seconds uphill in zone 5 will be lose to an all-out pace. Try and keep your lunch down on this one as it's going to be SPICY! 5 min in Zone 1 5 min in Zone 2 + 10 sets: 30s in Zone 5 Uphill 90s in Zone 1 + 5 min Zone 1...

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Squat/Pull, Foundations 3, Block 4

First day in the final rotation of our final Foundations block. We are hitting some heavier weights in the back squat, finishing with another set to failure. Remember to practice safe and responsible lifting with these sets to failure. Work hard and dig deep but...

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Caping 101, by Ray Wiens

One of the biggest challenges for many hunters is dealing with the skinning and preservation of capes, especially on an extended backcountry hunt. We are more often than not required ...