Get True Hiking Leg Strength (Follow Along Routine)

Without strength and stability, you leave yourself wide open for getting injured in the outdoors. Whether you're a day hiker, thru-hiker, mountaineer or skier, this routine is a great place to begin building strength so you can take on greater challenges and be strong and injury-free in the mountains.

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[jessicaturecek]

"If you're a hiker, you're probably not into going to the gym"...I feel so called out XD

[miekevanhout]

I love your exercises and your message that this is for life ! I went to the orthopedic surgeon with knee pain He said it was “old age “ (72 )and there was not much he could do. I do your exercises and ... no more kneepain .Thanks so much !

[anatexis_the_first]

I've been doing this workout for about four weeks now. Mostly two times a week, since last week three times. I have to say it is really great! My legs feel damn strong and muscle shows up where it didn't before. I observed quite a change in muscle control as well. Where before I was shaking and having trouble keeping the balance, I can now progress quite smoothly through the excercises.
I will definitely keep onto it. Thanks man!

[mattwebb]

Oooooh my arse cheeks!

I’ve just found your page. I’ve had a year off hiking/trekking/climbing because a small person came out of my wife and I’ve needed to look after them. I’m getting back into the mountains again and realising my legs ain’t what they used to be. I did this workout yesterday and my arse cheeks are absolutely killing me today. Looking forward to working through your videos and getting mountain fit again. Cheers mate 🙌

[lizyang]

I got so distracted by the little skiing emoji at a certain point that I had to literally paused and went back 3 times watching it and LMAO. Really enjoyed the video

[EK-mxzb]

This leg strength routine (less the squat jumps) made my thru hike a success this year…I had to use everything I had on the climbs and wished I had more!

[sixuan]

This is excellent, deserves so many more views because it can benefit a much audience than just hikers. Good for just building general leg strength to reduce injuries. I like your chill pace and precision of movement as well. Thanks for the good work.

[EllenLangfordPaints]

love your tip to think of training in phases. As a middle aged woman, I've finally learned that training is cyclical, and not to beat myself up for not always having a regular regimen. Sometimes it's strengthening, sometimes endurance...

[justinjonesj]

Thanks
I am adding this to my crossfit workouts. I'm an elk hunter and they live in the nastiest mountain terrain. This will help.

[xuchen]

This is very helpful! After following just serveral sets, I am already feeling more confident for my next trail run competition!

[JoelMcLaughlin]

As for the gym comment... sometimes if you don't want to hike in the weather the gym is better than nothing...but I get it.

Training for the Mammoth March hike I have scheduled...20 miles in 8 hours. First practice hike I wanted to do tomorrow but we may have snow. So I don't want to do that since my bike is in August.

[aussieoranges]

THANK YOU for this video. I'm an amateur hiker at best, but in six weeks I'm taking on my first big trek of the Grand Canyon. Using your vids to get ready!

[oliverwoodgate]

Pistol Squat
Hamstring deadlift
Bulgarian Split Squat
Half tuck squat
Split squat (3 second reps)
*All for 8 reps both sides*
Reverse Hyper (10-15 reps + hold at end)
Calf raises (10-30)
Box jump with pause (10 reps)
*above 10 reps at least with pauses*

[marymcandrew]

I'm glad I found your channel, I was walking regularly and trying to build strength in my legs and back, but I stopped when Covid hit and way too many people were walking up and down our once quiet little village road! I feel terrible now but we're lucky to be moving more remotely and I'll be out walking again! I'm inspired again watching your videos and will take it easy getting back into shape. I get pain in my right knee often and my right hip has been giving me trouble. I'm doing some of the stretches you showed, I notice they are like the yoga I learned, time to get back into that practice too I guess! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

[matthewp]

just found your channel. #1 hiking channel EVER! Your content is the best! Cheers!

[siestadelsol]

What a fantastic view to a fjord each time the camera is reversed to it) thanks, Chase

[MSloCvideos]

Step downs are sooo important to prevent knee tendinitis. If that starts at the begining of a 4 hour descent you are going to be in a world of pain.

[BaioWithMayo]

Great stuff, just had my first go in a while and i sure felt out of shape. starting this routine tonight to be ready to go next time

[moonbaywalk]

Just stumbled upon your channel and liking your videos so far! Stoked to hear you're from Tassie, living there myself now, lovely island.

[iainmason]

I felt every one of those squat jumps and I'm only watching! As always, excellent content Chase 👌