The Training For Mountaineering Podcast

TFM9: How Mountaineers Can Stay Strong All Year Round (Part 2)

Jul 26, 2020
Discover innovative strategies for mountaineers to maintain year-round strength and fitness. Learn the importance of a flexible training approach and the benefits of the 85% fitness strategy for spontaneous adventures. Explore the concept of undulating periodization for concurrent strength and endurance training and how to structure effective four-week training blocks. Uncover tips for planning maximal strength sessions and how to adapt workouts around climbing trips. Plus, find practical examples of muscular endurance training options to keep you climbing strong!
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Prefer Daily Undulating Scheduling

  • Prefer daily undulating periodization (one session for max strength, one for endurance each week) for easier programming.
  • Run those sessions repeatedly and adjust weights or exercises every 4–8 weeks.
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Two Focused 45-Min Strength Sessions

  • Do two 45-minute strength sessions per week; more gym time is usually unnecessary.
  • Keep reps 2–8 for max strength and rest ≥2 minutes between same-muscle sets.
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Balance Push And Pull Movements

  • Balance pushing exercises (squats, lunges) with pulling/hip-hinge movements (deadlifts, Romanian deadlifts).
  • For every front-of-body exercise include one targeting hamstrings and glutes.
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