Preseason Prep 2.0
19 Seasons
Transform into a mountain-ready hunter in 16 weeks. Evolved from 9 years of R&D with elite backcountry hunters, Preseason Prep 2.0 is a 16-week program designed to enhance your strength, speed, and resilience in the mountains. This program is our flagship full-gym program, used by thousands of sheep and elk hunters. This program is proven to ensure peak performance in rugged, uneven terrain, high elevation, packouts, and multi-day backpack hunting. Train to conquer the backcountry with mission-specific exercises, hybrid strength/endurance, and injury prevention strategies.
Note: Not a beginner program. Complete “Gym Foundation” first in the MTNTOUGH+ app. Progress to In-Season Training after this program.
FORMAT: Follow along and self guided workouts via supporting PDFs, accessible on any device via the MTNTOUGH+ app (other programs available in the app).
DURATION: Sixteen-week program split into two phases, with 5 workouts per week.
WORKOUT LENGTHS: 60-90 minutes, including warmups, functional training, and cool downs.
GEAR: Full gym setup—cardio machines (assault bike, rower, or treadmill), barbells, free weights, sled, and backpack/ruck (modifications available).
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12:55Episode 1
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Episode 1
Listen as Dustin dives into the workout for the day with explanations, insights and instruction on the form for all the movements with Sarah. Then reference the corresponding PDF for today's workout from the previous menu. Feel free to comment your times or numbers for the day below. Also, if yo...
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08:03Episode 2
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Episode 2
Listen as Dustin dives into the workout for the day with explanations, insights and instruction on the form for all the movements with Sarah. Then reference the corresponding PDF for today's workout from the previous menu. Feel free to comment your times or numbers for the day below. Also, if yo...
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11:19Episode 3
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Episode 3
Listen as Dustin dives into the workout for the day with explanations, insights and instruction on the form for all the movements with Sarah. Then reference the corresponding PDF for today's workout from the previous menu. Feel free to comment your times or numbers for the day below. Also, if yo...
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17:03Episode 4
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Episode 4
Listen as Dustin dives into the workout for the day with explanations, insights and instruction on the form for all the movements with Sarah. Then reference the corresponding PDF for today's workout from the previous menu. Feel free to comment your times or numbers for the day below. Also, if yo...
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09:03Episode 5
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Episode 5
Listen as Dustin dives into the workout for the day with explanations, insights and instruction on the form for all the movements with Sarah. Then reference the corresponding PDF for today's workout from the previous menu. Feel free to comment your times or numbers for the day below. Also, if yo...