Ski Like a Wild Person: Six Training Tips From Bode Miller

It’s possible that slacklining, rock-hopping, and the wheelbarrow push are not part of your daily exercise routine. It’s also possible that, if you’re a serious downhill skier who is trying get more serious, they should be. The uncommon exercises certainly seem to work for U.S. ski phenom Bode Miller, who, when not apologizing for impolitic comments about drinking is kicking ski butt all over the planet. National Geographic Adventure managed to persuade U.S. Ski Team Head Super G and Downhill Coach John McBride to share six of Miller’s training secrets:
1. Slacklining: commonly known as tight-rope walking; for balance.
2. Rock hopping: hopping from rock to rock; for agility and explosive power.
3. Single let squats: with and without ski poles for balance; for power.
4. The wheelbarrow push: 50 pounds uphill; for endurance and dynamic control.
5. TV sits: squats with back to wall; for isometric power.
6. Downhill walk: carry 30 pounds in backpack and walk or jog; for eccentric loading.
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