Mountain Man Training

The Frontier Blueprint for Strength, Endurance, and Resilience

This program was built for one purpose: to prepare the body the way 1800s mountain men did—through daily work, load-bearing movement, and functional strength that meant the difference between survival and failure.

Program Overview

• Length: 4 weeks
• Training Days: Monday–Friday
• Rest Days: Saturday–Sunday (optional active recovery)
• Format: Instant digital download (PDF)

What You’ll Train

• Strength and work capacity with dumbbell circuits
• Endurance through ruck marches and hill sprints
• Bodyweight power: squats, pushups, towel pull-ups
• Grip, core, and carry mechanics
• Optional combat-style drills: shadowboxing and stickwork
• Daily warm-ups and recovery structure included

What You’ll Need

• Dumbbells
• Pull-up bar or overhead beam
• Backpack loaded with 20–30% bodyweight
• Towel (for grip and hang drills)
• Optional: stick or mace

Also Included

• Complete 7-day rotating meal plan
• Frontier-inspired foods using modern ingredients
• Hydration, snack, and recovery guidelines built into each day
• Mental conditioning cues grounded in real historical practices