Endurance for Hunting
Endurance is crucial for hunting, and simply lifting weights won't prepare you for the demands of the wilderness. Regular hiking with a pack is essential, as it builds the low-intensity stamina needed for long hours in nature. Those who stay active and incorporate varied training will find it easier to tackle the challenges of hunting.In this clip
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The MeatEater Podcast
Ep. 049: Off the I-70 Corridor, Colorado. Steven Rinella talks with Janis Putelis, Rick Smith, Garret Smith, Korey Kaczmarek, and Brody Henderson from the MeatEater Crew.
Related Questions
Each fall, I trek through rugged high-country terrain while hunting. Despite incorporating single-arm farmers carries, Bulgarian split squats, weighted box step-ups, hip abductors/adductors, glute-ham raises, and more into my trigger sessions leading up to archery season, I still experience hip and lower back pain. This isn't your typical Midwest hunting. It involves off-trail hiking with a 30-90# pack, lots of vertical climbs, and trekking through snow and blowdown. What am I missing in my trigger sessions that could help address these imbalances?
Does hiking require strength?