Say you’re preparing to embark on a western hunt chasing elk or mule deer in the mountains. The physical demands will be immense, sure, but it’s also going to require a great deal of mental toughness. How do you prepare for that? I think I heard it best this past year when I was up
There are more than a few ways to work your posterior chain (any muscle on the backside of your body): reverse dumbell or cable fly, deadlifts, and lat press downs, for instance. But a big one—perhaps the best “bang for your buck” exercise for this region—is pull-ups. This exercise is excellent for back development. Pull-ups
Working out delivers innumerable benefits to enrich your life in the outdoors. Working out can help you live longer, drop some weight, lift heavy objects, run long distances, sleep better, and the list goes on. But what about being a more efficient hunter? Absolutely. It unquestionably increases your success rate and magnifies your enjoyment of
I am a huge fan of mixing in a Farmer Carry exercise no matter what the performance goal. We all need grip, back, and core strength, which can be a challenge to acquire, build, and maintain. Need to drag a big deer back to camp? Farmer Carry will help you develop the requisite muscles to
Gyms are opening back up and maybe you let the quarantine get the best of you. Perhaps you haven’t committed to any meaningful movement or exercise for months, but now you’re ready to get back into a workout regimen. Your timing is great: Summer is in full swing and before you know it, the warm
Regardless of what your hunting or fitness goals may be, squats should be a fundamental part of your program. What better way to get more mentally and physically tough than putting a heavy load across your upper back and letting it drive you down before exploding back up? This exercise engages numerous muscle groups throughout
