Train Like a Wildland Firefighter Workout Series

Mtn Tough X Filson Wildland firefighter Workouts promo image with firefighter running in front of machinery glowing orange with firelight

First responders and wildland firefighters don’t have the option to work from home. They need to be in top physical and mental shape or else lives could be lost. If they can’t make it to the gym, they bring the gym home or find a way to use whatever space they have to hit their daily goals. We worked with the guys at MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab to bring those simple but effective routines to you and whatever space you occupy to help you keep physically fit and mentally sharp. Here you’ll find each workout in our series. Take ’em one by one or, if you’re up for a serious challenge, try to run through the whole routine.

Session one The Fridley Workout promo image with kneeling man in grass field

WORKOUT 1: THE FRIDLEY WORKOUT

A grueling, full-body workout used in preparation for wildfire season.

Session Two Mother of the Quad workout promo image of man doing mountainclimber

WORKOUT 2: MOTHER OF QUAD

A marathon-session of squats that tests mental strength just as much as the physical.

Session three The Pack challenge, man holding backpack doing squat lunges

WORKOUT 3: THE PACK CHALLENGE

Grab a weighted rucksack and try the workout tailored for fire crews after a year of rigorous research.

session four gone in 12 minutes image of man with arms over head standing in a gym

WORKOUT 4: GONE IN 12 MINUTES

Boost your muscle endurance and overall cardiovascular fitness, all while testing your will power.

session five brick by brick. man doing a lunge squat while holding dumbbells

WORKOUT 5: BRICK BY BRICK

If you want to build incredible leg endurance so you’re not last to the top of the mountain, this is your ticket.

session six the devil's 55 man in a plank position raising left arm

WORKOUT 6: THE DEVIL’S 55

If you could only do one workout with limited equipment, this would cover all the bases and then some.