Charles Miller

The Montana-based MTNTOUGH fitness program gives us tips and tricks to stay hunting fit during the holiday season.

We interviewed hunter Matt Hewett — three-time Crossfit Games Champion — about how to ramp up for hunting season. He gave us five workouts that fit the bill.

We’ve compiled a few exercises to keep your core strong and work on more than just pretty-boy muscles. If you’re looking to develop that farmer strength to pack out your kills and stay moving a long time, here are some exercises that go beyond sit-ups.

Whether your season is starting right now or you’re wrapping up, there’s nothing worse than getting sidelined with an injury. Hunters who have to cover ground or anglers crossing unstable terrain both run the risk of knee injury. There are many preventative and strength building exercises you can do to help your knees, but many of them don’t reflect true conditions for the outdoorsman.