Gym Work That Pays Off on the Bottom
Spearfishing at 100+ feet and dragging a deer out of a South Georgia bottom aren't separate sports. Same engine, different season.
Weekly template (4 days)
- Day 1 — Legs + carry: Squats, RDLs, farmer carries 40m × 4
- Day 2 — Cardio + breath: 30 min bike or row, CO2 tables if trained
- Day 3 — Upper pull: Pull-ups, rows, grip work for gun handling
- Day 4 — Hike or ruck: 3–5 miles with 20–30 lb pack
Pre–St. Pete Open block
Four weeks out: add interval swims or pool laps, increase ruck weight, cut junk volume. Tournament diving from Tifton means long drives — recovery matters as much as peak fitness.
Pre–hunting season
Swap pool work for hill walks and stand-sit drills. Full checklist: hunting season prep.