The Hunter's Guidebook to Fitness
JackFit
Hunting, General Fitness, Functional Fitness, OtherDesigned by outdoorsman for outdoorsman. We've all been there. 2 miles into public land, bow or gun in hand, dreading the walk back to the truck. The walk that felt so easy hours ago suddenly becomes the hardest thing you've ever done. Normal training in the gym doesn't prepare you for that, but this program will. Created to make that pack out a little bit easier, The Hunter's Guidebook to Fitness is aimed at prepping you for whatever Mother Nature decides to throw at you.
A1
Air Squat
2 x 10
A2
Toe touches
2 x 15
A3
Side Plank
2 x 0:30
B1
Leg Press
12, 12, 8, 8, 8
B2
KB single leg RDL
3 x 8
C1
Single Arm DB Shoulder Press
8, 8, 6, 6
C2
1-Arm DB Row
8, 8, 6, 6
D
Stationary Bike
1 x 15:00
Circuit
A
1 Mile Ruck Simple and straight forward, a 1 mile ruck. If you have a weight vest you'd like to use, toss that on. If not, I like to use an old hunting pack I've replaced. Load it up with weight (gym weights work well but you can substitute anything you'd like) and start walking. For a beginner, somewhere in the 25lb range will be a good starting point. If you have more experience, push it a bit more and get up 50lbs. The goal is the maintain a steady pace throughout the entire walk, just like you would walking into the deer stand in the morning.
A
Stationary Bike
1 x 5:00
B1
Band Face Pull
2 x 25
B2
Scapular Push Up
2 x 12
C1
DB Step Up
6 x 8
C2
Hip Flexor Knee Drive
6 x 12
D
Lat Pull Downs
5, 5, 3, 3, 3
E1
Back Extension
20, 20, 15, 15
E2
DB 3-Way Raise
3 x 10
Circuit
A
3 miles of movement - walk, run, jog, ruck. It doesn't matter what you do as long as you're on your feet and moving.
Jack McCormick
A lifelong hunter, fisher, and outdoorsman, Jack has spent his time since graduating college working with athletes at the NCAA and professional levels across a wide range of sports. Alongside that, he holds a bachelors and masters in Kinesiology and is currently pursuing his doctorate in the same field. When he's not training athletes, you'll likely find him in the woods or on the water.
Invest in the person carrying the gear this off season!
Get The Hunter's Guidebook to Fitness
