General Upper Body Strength Evaluation and Training for Climbing, Skimo, Runners, Hikers, Anyone!

Hey! This is the second installment in a series of training videos I am doing for general and specific strength training. The evaluations and programs come from “Training for the Uphill Athlete” by Steve House, Scott Johnston and Kilian Jornet. I highly encourage you grab a copy if you find anything in the video interesting. It has been invaluable resource for me!

This episode coves general upper body strength evaluations. It is broken up into 2 evaluations and corresponding training stages. Follow along if your preparing for a thru hike, a section hike, doing long runs, skiing or any other activity that involves moving up hill.

00:00 -- Intro and Motivation
02:20 -- Push-Up Assessment
03:52 -- Pull-Up Assessment
05:20 -- Stage 1 Push-Up Program
06:04 -- Stage 2 Push-Up Program
06:43 -- Stage 3 Push-Up Program
07:21 -- Stage 1 Pull-Up Program
08:00 -- Stage 2 Pull-Up Program
08:29 -- Stage 3 Pull-Up Program

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So here is what we are doing for arm day, but don't skip LEG DAY either!