Lower Body Strength Training

These sessions are designed to build lower-body power, muscular balance, and ski-specific mobility for climbing, gliding, and downhill control.

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Power and Muscular Endurance Workouts

Build explosive power and strength endurance through high-intensity compound movements. These sessions support peak performance in skiing by developing maximal strength, control, and fatigue resistance.

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Upper Body & Core Strength Workouts

CMU Cross Country Ski Team: Upper Body & Core Strength Workouts

These sessions target upper body power and core endurance, helping athletes develop the strength needed for poling, climbing, and stabilizing on skis.

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Foundational Strength and Stability

CMU Cross Country Ski Team: Foundational Strength & Stability Workouts

These workouts focus on core control, postural alignment, and building foundational strength for skiing. Exercises include stability ball, med ball, and bodyweight movements.

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Strength Workouts

CMU Cross Country Ski Team: Strength Workouts

A collection of strength workouts designed for cross country skiers. These target upper body, core, lower body, and full-body power and stability.

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Full-Body Workouts

Full-Body Gym Workouts

Welcome! These workouts are designed to build whole-body strength, power, and endurance to support ski-specific athleticism.

All-Body Gym Session 1

Objective

Develop balanced strength, power, and endurance through exercises that target the entire body.

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CMU Ski Team Summer Training Plan

CMU Ski Team’s 2025 Summer Training Plan blends strength, endurance, and ski-specific workouts with weekly schedules, progressions, and video tutorials.