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Ski Specific Strength Training

Are you interested in getting the greatest benefit out of your limited workout time? Ski specific strength is arguably the most efficient workout of the CXC Vertical Limit Team. Specific strength takes relatively little time to complete, which is especially important as the fall days get shorter, and although the workout is challenging, the short bouts of intensity make it easy to recover quickly. It is also a great way to build back upper-body strength that was lost in the summer months when running or cycling were the primary focus.

Ski specific strength works the specific muscles that will be used during cross country skiing as well as the cardiovascular system. Specific strength could be considered an endurance workout, a strength workout, and an interval workout, all rolled into one. Because of this, specific strength is one of the most efficient workouts possible. If you have relatively little time in the off-season to devote to ski training, this workout should be the first to be added to your regiment.

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