Hiking up steep inclines with a heavy pack can leave your legs burned out and wobbly, so it’s important to strengthen your legs when preparing for difficult trails. But what if you have a packed schedule and need to get a quick workout in right now?

I’ve come up with a quick leg workout you can do from the comfort of your home, and the only equipment you need is your back pack!

The Workout

So here’s the workout:

1. Romanian Deadlifts, 4 x 12

2. Front Squats, 4 x 12

3. Good mornings, 4 x 12

4. Front Lunges, 4 x 12

5. Rest for 30 seconds

The workout will be done as a circuit, so you’re only allowed to rest at the end of each round (no rests between exrcises). You’ll complete four rounds of the circuit with 12 repetitions for each exercise (12 repetitions each leg for the lunges).

Pack Romanian Deadlifts

Pack Front Squats

Pack Good Mornings

Pack Front Lunges

P.S. If your looking for a specialized training program to get in shape for hiking, then click here to learn more!

About Author

Zach Helzer

Zach Helzer is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who founded Trailhead Fitness to help hikers, backpackers, and mountaineers get strong, confident, and pain free so they can crush their next outdoor adventure.