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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Full-Body Gym Workouts

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

CMU Ski Team Summer Training: Workout Menu

Welcome to your CMU Cross Country Ski Team Summer Strength Plan. Below you’ll find a full menu of progressive strength, stability, and power workouts. Choose one based on where you are in the training cycle, how you’re feeling, and what facilities or gear you have access to.

Use this plan to build resilience, ski-specific power, and total-body athleticism. 💪

🔹 Foundational Strength & Stability I

Focus: Core control, balance, and ski-specific posture.

Warm-Up: