Off-season training

[RatMe]

Venison assassin I did the same type of thing with push ups. Someday I will learn moderation... it seriously hurt my right shoulder which scared me to death. Still only about 70% for the last two years but I can pull the bow back.

[Jackson Marsh]

Back to back four hour hike days, extremely high strain according to my fitness tracker. Taking a well deserved rest day today.

Probably nothing better than a good hike to get in hunting shape.

[Jackson Marsh]

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What has everyone been doing to keep in shape?

First week of July: 300 Burpees; 740 pushups; 140 seated rows with band; 99 pullups; 28 lunges with 45 lbs dumbells.

Second week of July: 450 burpees; 940pushups; 100 seated rows with band; 102 pullups; 66 lunges with 45lb dumbells; 10 bulgarian split squats with 12lb dumbells

Third week of July: 440 burpees; 1000 pushuts; 220 seated rows with band; 117 pullups; 68 lunges with 45 lbs dumbells; 70 bulgarian split squats with 12 lb dumbells.

4th week of July: 490 burpees: 1240 pushups; 240 seated rows with band; 140 pullups; 77 lunges with 45# dumbells; 80 bulagrian split squats 12# dumbells.

5th week July/aug: 470 burpees; 1300 pushups; 200 seated rows with band; 172 pullups; 72 lunges w/45# dumbells; 40 bulg split squats 12# dumbells.

1st week Aug: 610 burpees; 1350 pushups; 0 seated rows; 244 pullups; 55 lunges w/45# dumbells; 110 bulgarian split squats w/12# dumbells.

I keep myself in pretty decent shape but some of you guys are way beyond what I do! You sir and those 100 miler guys. I did 100 pushups a day for a few weeks and my shoulders got so sore I had to stop, the pain was there for a couple weeks. It's all good now, I just do different things. My hat is off to you because that mental discipline is difficult to maintain. I ran a half marathon 2 years back just to train my mind to push past the point where it wanted to give up. Keep up the good work!

The most pushups I did in a row was 5

Go down for a burpee, bust out 5 pushups then pop back up. This way I never really feel like I push myself to the limit. I always try to leave something in the tank for tomorrow.

[venisonassassin]

Venison assassin I did the same type of thing with push ups. Someday I will learn moderation... it seriously hurt my right shoulder which scared me to death. Still only about 70% for the last two years but I can pull the bow back.

For me it was an old weightlifting injury that came back. And by no means was I doing 100 in a row. I still do them along with pullups and other body weight exercises just not the same thing every day. Lift weights, body weight stuff, run a few miles. I'll do weighted pack training if I plan on going west. Try and mix it up for the most part.

[RatMe]

Jackson, I think you nailed it.

Consistent and manageable. Something you can do everyday and accumulate strength/ endurance over time.

[DhD]

Back to back four hour hike days, extremely high strain according to my fitness tracker. Taking a well deserved rest day today.

Probably nothing better than a good hike to get in hunting shape.

It really does work out everything. Doesn't hurt that all my trail camera and climbing gear in the pack weighs 25 pounds.

[Jackson Marsh]

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What has everyone been doing to keep in shape?

First week of July: 300 Burpees; 740 pushups; 140 seated rows with band; 99 pullups; 28 lunges with 45 lbs dumbells.

Second week of July: 450 burpees; 940pushups; 100 seated rows with band; 102 pullups; 66 lunges with 45lb dumbells; 10 bulgarian split squats with 12lb dumbells

Third week of July: 440 burpees; 1000 pushuts; 220 seated rows with band; 117 pullups; 68 lunges with 45 lbs dumbells; 70 bulgarian split squats with 12 lb dumbells.

4th week of July: 490 burpees: 1240 pushups; 240 seated rows with band; 140 pullups; 77 lunges with 45# dumbells; 80 bulagrian split squats 12# dumbells.

5th week July/aug: 470 burpees; 1300 pushups; 200 seated rows with band; 172 pullups; 72 lunges w/45# dumbells; 40 bulg split squats 12# dumbells.

1st week Aug: 610 burpees; 1350 pushups; 0 seated rows; 244 pullups; 55 lunges w/45# dumbells; 110 bulgarian split squats w/12# dumbells.

2nd week Aug: 1065 burpees; 1450 pushups; 400 seated rows with band; 261 pullups; 71 lunges w/45# dumbells; 90 bulgarian splitt squats w/12# dumbells.

[DhD]

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What has everyone been doing to keep in shape?

First week of July: 300 Burpees; 740 pushups; 140 seated rows with band; 99 pullups; 28 lunges with 45 lbs dumbells.

Second week of July: 450 burpees; 940pushups; 100 seated rows with band; 102 pullups; 66 lunges with 45lb dumbells; 10 bulgarian split squats with 12lb dumbells

Third week of July: 440 burpees; 1000 pushuts; 220 seated rows with band; 117 pullups; 68 lunges with 45 lbs dumbells; 70 bulgarian split squats with 12 lb dumbells.

4th week of July: 490 burpees: 1240 pushups; 240 seated rows with band; 140 pullups; 77 lunges with 45# dumbells; 80 bulagrian split squats 12# dumbells.

5th week July/aug: 470 burpees; 1300 pushups; 200 seated rows with band; 172 pullups; 72 lunges w/45# dumbells; 40 bulg split squats 12# dumbells.

1st week Aug: 610 burpees; 1350 pushups; 0 seated rows; 244 pullups; 55 lunges w/45# dumbells; 110 bulgarian split squats w/12# dumbells.

2nd week Aug: 1065 burpees; 1450 pushups; 400 seated rows with band; 261 pullups; 71 lunges w/45# dumbells; 90 bulgarian splitt squats w/12# dumbells.

Your updates make me feel lazy. Keep it up! Well done sir.

[ThePreBanMan]

I just hit the gym between 3 and 5 days a week. Usually 4 or 5. Lots of clanging and banging... Maybe 1 day dedicated to cardio mid-week...

When you get to be middle aged your nutrition plays a MUCH BIGGER role in your overall health and conditioning then your fitness routines.... Admittedly, this is where I have a lot of room to improve... I eat well, generally. But I do like my ice cream and Madeira wine...

[MN_DeerHunter]

What has everyone been doing to keep in shape?

I keep myself in pretty decent shape but some of you guys are way beyond what I do! You sir and those 100 miler g


The most pushups I did in a row was 5

Go down for a burpee, bust out 5 pushups then pop back up. This way I never really feel like I push myself to the limit. I always try to leave something in the tank for tomorrow.

I do a lot of those same exercises and high volume as well. Not pushing yourself to the brink is so smart and what I do too. You can get a lot more volume per week of exercise if you take it easy.

I used to kill myself in the gym for 1.5 hours a session and be so sore I couldn’t move the next day. So much more practical and efficient to start a timer at 20-30 minutes pick 5-7 exercises and roll through them repeatedly with no breaks.

I set a new overhand pull up PR (14) the other day training this way.

[Jackson Marsh]

What has everyone been doing to keep in shape?

I keep myself in pretty decent shape but some of you guys are way beyond what I do! You sir and those 100 miler g


The most pushups I did in a row was 5

Go down for a burpee, bust out 5 pushups then pop back up. This way I never really feel like I push myself to the limit. I always try to leave something in the tank for tomorrow.

I do a lot of those same exercises and high volume as well. Not pushing yourself to the brink is so smart and what I do too. You can get a lot more volume per week of exercise if you take it easy.

I used to kill myself in the gym for 1.5 hours a session and be so sore I couldn’t move the next day. So much more practical and efficient to start a timer at 20-30 minutes pick 5-7 exercises and roll through them repeatedly with no breaks.

I set a new overhand pull up PR (14) the other day training this way.

Congrats on the PR!

I used to push things to the limit, but it's easy to get injured or just tweak/pull muscles doing that...especially as a guy ages

[DhD]

Two weeks out from season opener, I've done 3 hour hikes/speed scouting the last two nights. 17.6 strain on my whoop strap last night for anyone else who knows what that means. Planning on ten hike/scouts in the two weeks of off-season I have left. (Typing this from my saddle while glassing a bean field).

[Dewey]

What has everyone been doing to keep in shape?

I keep myself in pretty decent shape but some of you guys are way beyond what I do! You sir and those 100 miler g


The most pushups I did in a row was 5

Go down for a burpee, bust out 5 pushups then pop back up. This way I never really feel like I push myself to the limit. I always try to leave something in the tank for tomorrow.

I do a lot of those same exercises and high volume as well. Not pushing yourself to the brink is so smart and what I do too. You can get a lot more volume per week of exercise if you take it easy.

I used to kill myself in the gym for 1.5 hours a session and be so sore I couldn’t move the next day. So much more practical and efficient to start a timer at 20-30 minutes pick 5-7 exercises and roll through them repeatedly with no breaks.

I set a new overhand pull up PR (14) the other day training this way.

Congrats on the PR!

I used to push things to the limit, but it's easy to get injured or just tweak/pull muscles doing that...especially as a guy ages

I pulled a muscle getting out of bed today.

[venisonassassin]

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What has everyone been doing to keep in shape?

First week of July: 300 Burpees; 740 pushups; 140 seated rows with band; 99 pullups; 28 lunges with 45 lbs dumbells.

Second week of July: 450 burpees; 940pushups; 100 seated rows with band; 102 pullups; 66 lunges with 45lb dumbells; 10 bulgarian split squats with 12lb dumbells

Third week of July: 440 burpees; 1000 pushuts; 220 seated rows with band; 117 pullups; 68 lunges with 45 lbs dumbells; 70 bulgarian split squats with 12 lb dumbells.

4th week of July: 490 burpees: 1240 pushups; 240 seated rows with band; 140 pullups; 77 lunges with 45# dumbells; 80 bulagrian split squats 12# dumbells.

5th week July/aug: 470 burpees; 1300 pushups; 200 seated rows with band; 172 pullups; 72 lunges w/45# dumbells; 40 bulg split squats 12# dumbells.

1st week Aug: 610 burpees; 1350 pushups; 0 seated rows; 244 pullups; 55 lunges w/45# dumbells; 110 bulgarian split squats w/12# dumbells.

2nd week Aug: 1065 burpees; 1450 pushups; 400 seated rows with band; 261 pullups; 71 lunges w/45# dumbells; 90 bulgarian splitt squats w/12# dumbells.

Jackson Marsh, how long is your average workout doing that many reps?

[Jackson Marsh]

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What has everyone been doing to keep in shape?

First week of July: 300 Burpees; 740 pushups; 140 seated rows with band; 99 pullups; 28 lunges with 45 lbs dumbells.

Second week of July: 450 burpees; 940pushups; 100 seated rows with band; 102 pullups; 66 lunges with 45lb dumbells; 10 bulgarian split squats with 12lb dumbells

Third week of July: 440 burpees; 1000 pushuts; 220 seated rows with band; 117 pullups; 68 lunges with 45 lbs dumbells; 70 bulgarian split squats with 12 lb dumbells.

4th week of July: 490 burpees: 1240 pushups; 240 seated rows with band; 140 pullups; 77 lunges with 45# dumbells; 80 bulagrian split squats 12# dumbells.

5th week July/aug: 470 burpees; 1300 pushups; 200 seated rows with band; 172 pullups; 72 lunges w/45# dumbells; 40 bulg split squats 12# dumbells.

1st week Aug: 610 burpees; 1350 pushups; 0 seated rows; 244 pullups; 55 lunges w/45# dumbells; 110 bulgarian split squats w/12# dumbells.

2nd week Aug: 1065 burpees; 1450 pushups; 400 seated rows with band; 261 pullups; 71 lunges w/45# dumbells; 90 bulgarian splitt squats w/12# dumbells.

Jackson Marsh, how long is your average workout doing that many reps?

Yesterday I had a one day PR for pushups at 600. I did 77 pullups, 600 pushups, and 200 burpees...this took 62 minutes. Basically did a set of pullups, then a set of 10 burpees with six pushups per burpee. So 100 burpees=600 pushups. After the pushup/pullup routine I did an additional 100 burpees with no pushup.

Today: 54 pullups; 60 burpees=360 pushups....this took 26:29. I then added one tabata burpee w/o pushups, and then 4 x 25 burpees alternating with 4x25 seated rows w/ band. The second part took 24:09 but I was kind of dragging.

I've intentionally cranked things up over the last couple of months since the season is coming up. Normally I would try to keep the workouts around 30 to 40 minutes.