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These are the two exercises that helped me tackle a 5,889ft peak-every walker can use them to tackle uphills more easily
Fit&Well • • health
Key Points:
- The author enjoys walking and seeks challenging hills but lives in London, prompting trips to places like the Albanian Alps to experience higher peaks.
- Regular single-leg exercises, specifically step-ups and Bulgarian split squats, help build strength and stability, enabling confident movement on uneven terrain without knee pain.
- Step-ups mimic uphill walking by strengthening hips, hamstrings, quads, glutes, and core stability, and can be adjusted in difficulty by changing platform height or adding weights.
- Bulgarian split squats focus on single-leg strength and balance, with variations to increase intensity by adding weights, making them suitable for home or gym workouts.
- Both exercises are recommended for walkers to improve knee health and overall lower body strength, contributing to safer and more enjoyable hiking experiences.
