I have always been a pretty small guy, and typically in generally good shape. But, I am planning to spend the next year really pushing myself into mountain shape. I’m hoping to do a solo back country OTC elk hunt in 11k-13k territory, and regardless of wether that happens I would like to be in that kind of shape.
Obviously general cardio needs to be a focus, backpacking with weight needs to be in the mix, and I know I need to work on my glutes quite a bit. Also, ever since a shoulder injury 2 .5 years I have noticed a marked difference in my upper body strength mostly due to babying my shoulder. So back/shoulders need to be focused on too.
It’s starting to sound like a lot now that I say it....
I have really never been a gym rat, and have VERY little knowledge of what workouts or lifts I need to do to work the proper muscle groups. So, what do y’all do (or would y’all do) to train for a strenuous high mountain elk trip?
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Obviously general cardio needs to be a focus, backpacking with weight needs to be in the mix, and I know I need to work on my glutes quite a bit. Also, ever since a shoulder injury 2 .5 years I have noticed a marked difference in my upper body strength mostly due to babying my shoulder. So back/shoulders need to be focused on too.
It’s starting to sound like a lot now that I say it....
I have really never been a gym rat, and have VERY little knowledge of what workouts or lifts I need to do to work the proper muscle groups. So, what do y’all do (or would y’all do) to train for a strenuous high mountain elk trip?
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