How to Train for Backpacking || REI

As rewarding as backpacking can be, it also demands a lot from your body. Spend some time prepping before your trip and you’re more likely to end each trail day happily fatigued, rather than miserably sore and exhausted. The eight exercises shown by Dr. Sam in this video are designed to target areas that bear the brunt of the load on the trail and to increase strength in your core and major leg muscles. You’ll also increase endurance in those same muscle groups.
In this video, we’ll show you the following exercises:
Jump Squats-0:40
Hip Roll-1:14
Step Up-2:00
Heel Down-2:40
Single-Leg Deadlift-3:32
Squat Curl Overhead Press-4:16
Lift-4:56
Side Plank with Hip Dip-5:31
And for more information on training for backpacking, check out our article: www.rei.com/learn/expert-advi...
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[@backkat9475]

Thanks for showing the easier methods. Good way to start without getting discouraged.

[@blharrison88]

Thank you for showing the beginner versions. I watched this and thought “I should be able to do those” I was promptly humbled used the modified versions 😂

[@ryankvinge3814]

Same man 🤣

[@braddahjerry]

Loving the content you’ve been putting up lately. Keep it up - definitely doing this on my next workout session. Mahalo 🤙🏽

[@anthonyrogers1212]

This is a solid routine good stuff REI

[@BobbyJamescomposer]

Ok Rodger deakins. You guys nailed the lighting here. Looks freaking great

[@jap6596]

Kudos to you guys for all the wonderful content you’ve been uploading. I was wondering if you could give out the name of the wooden step used in this video. The name is just a little too fuzzy when pausing the video to read it. I think it would be the perfect height for me. Thanks in advance for the reply and keep up the great work.

[@oliverrussell2331]

smashing stuff

[@saladking2370]

It's the little muscles that make the biggest difference. Take time to strengthen your: Ankles (side to side!) (likely lowers chance of ankle roll), Tibia (foot dorsiflexion) (likely reduces shin splints), and hip abductors/ adductors (helps with stability)

[@robynhobby9774]

Great workout

[@nice923]

I’m going backpacking in two weeks this will really help thanks

[@rei]

We're glad you found this helpful! Make sure to stop by your local REI if we can help you get prepared.

[@nice923]

REI i already did thanks

[@JohnnyGification]

Get ready for the next video. How to drink water when hiking. I kid, I kid. Thanks REI.

[@MichaelsPwner]

That lift twist isn't bad for your lower back? Is it only safe because the resistance is low? I always thought lifting and twisting were bad.

[@KendallKD]

Where can I get this box? Hard to find one that’s not plastic. Thanks!

[@StormLaker]

Got any tips for anyone over 40, 50, etc? I'm 46 and between Covid and winter....I really took a hit in being out of shape....and my first big trip this year has a lot of up and down on it....and I have an old knee injury that sometimes causes me issues.

[@Bearcat870]

Best workout I’ve did was lung training. Training your lungs pushes farther.

[@push-onshikingadventures1880]

Is this for both men and women? For instance, should men really do a hip roll?

[@rei]

It can help both men and women.

[@lorenzop.8249]

thickness

[@DirkCannon]

Only best workout is to hike

[@braddahjerry]

TheKillzone1511 there’s people that hike that are different shapes and sizes. And different body conditions. I’ve known backpackers well into their 50s/60s that have that same mentality you have that suffer from busted knees, back problems and multiple knee surgeries. I would rather take preventive measures to strengthen the condition of my body for longer hikes or just to keep hiking in general.

[@XJonAye]

I started slow, with simple day hikes, slowly gathering grear. Every weekend I would hike into the woods and find a nice peaceful spot and make some coffee, maybe a meal. Once it became easier I started going further, then finally I planned my first trip. It was only six miles in, but I had to hike anther mile up the mountain to get a signal to call my wife. That trail is actually 70 miles, and i want to eventually do the whole thing. That trip opened my eyes, i need to be in better shape if I can ever do the whole thing, at the moment it's all I can think about

[@diamondsprince]

@@XJonAye what trail is it and how's your journey going

[@XJonAye]

@@diamondsprince that was the Ohio Pyle trail I was talking about, o will make it back there, however my health is currently failing me. I was diagnosed with crohns disease, which caused me alot of intermittent pain, so they removed part of my stomach six months ago. So now I have a bag on me, and my crohns is making so they don't want to reverse this thing, because they said that it would only be 4 to 6 weeks. I'm not letting that keep me down tho. I did recently walk 11 miles on the road, then 4 on my mt bike, but I wasn't able to recover so I wound up in the hospital for 4 days, my electrolytes were so low I was at risk for seizure. I'll get back on top soon I hope, all I can do is eat and rest. I will say this and I don't like to brag, but my surgeon told me that my stomach muscles were extremely thick, it was from backpacking and hiking.

[@DirkCannon]

You really need to work out to walk in the bush and camp?

[@ovivan79]

Backpacking. The title says Backpacking which means hiking with a backpack, carrying your own food for multiple days. Depending on where you go, yes you would want to prepare yourself beforehand.

[@DirkCannon]

@@ovivan79 nah just stretch the legs and your good

[@imrannaeem13]

yes, if that walk is more than 1 day and you are carrying your own backpack. If you are not fit than you may have knee and ankle injuries

[@DirkCannon]

@@imrannaeem13 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ not fit people that weight 600 plus pounds are not backpacking though

[@ImTheBlackJesus]

Lmfao have you ever hiked up an actual mountain, my dude? There's no way anyone who's actually done a backpacking trip with serious elevation gain would be asking such a stupid question