Chelsea | Physical Therapist | Fitness on Instagram: "Comment FHN if you want my FREE guide on the top 5 strength exercises for hikers! Step ups are already one of the best exercises for hikers but.. You can make them even more trail-specific by training a few different directions. Here are 3 variations I use with hikers: 1. Forward Step Up Builds quad + glute strength for climbs 8–12 reps each leg, 2–3 sets Tip: Start here. Get strong with these first, add weight, progress weight, and only then