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 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: 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:

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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.

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Contact Information

Get in Touch with CMU Cross Country Ski Team

The Colorado Mesa University Cross Country Ski Team offers ski racing opportunities for students with intermediate and higher ski skills. While training and competing in the USCSA Conference, our athletes balance academics with a passion for skiing.

We also welcome inquiries from high school skiers in the Grand Junction area—especially since no local clubs currently support high school cross country skiing. We're happy to help where we can.