Top 6 Exercises For Hiking | Hiking Training Tips

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If you want to be ready to make the most of the hiking trails this year, these are my top six exercises for strength and stability. Work these into your current hiking training and start to see improvement right away.

These exercises are going to work on a strong core, hips, legs and of course, feet to get you ready for a day out hiking.

➡️ If you have any injuries or if any of these exercises don't feel good, stop right away. If you can't do one of these exercises yet, don't be discouraged! Even you working towards doing it is going to help you build strength that you can use out on your next hike. 


| The Exercises |

Clock Squats
▶    • How To Do Clock Squats  

P Step Downs (Poliquin Step Downs)
▶    • How To Do P Step Down (Poliquin Step ...  
▶ (High Heel Version)    • How to do High Heel P Step Downs  

Lateral Step Ups
▶    • How To Do Lateral Step Ups  

Calf Raises
▶ (Straight Leg)    • How To Do Straight Leg Calf Raises  
▶ (Rotating)    • How to do Rotating Calf Raises  

Front Lever High Step Up (Advanced)
▶    • How To Do Front Lever Step Ups | Adve...  

Toe and Lift Switch
▶    • How To Do Toe Lifts and Switches  


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