At this point of the year, the ski season has come to an end for a significant number of skiers and snowboarders, whether by choice or by force thanks to ski areas shutting down. This season might have been a bit of a dud, but next season could be epic, and there’s no better time to start training for next season.
If you’re looking to get your legs ready for the 2026/26 winter season, Mikey Bell of Outdoor Adventure Training has you covered with his “Groomer Glutes” workout, a beginner-friendly, bodyweight stability routine designed to build the foundational strength you need on the slopes.
The routine clocks in at around 35 minutes and includes a dynamic warm-up, isometric loading movements, four rounds of glute bridges, sit-to-stand squats, and walking lunges, all wrapped up with a five-minute core finisher. Bell places heavy emphasis on neuromuscular efficiency, or training your brain to actually fire your glutes rather than just going through the motions. All you need is a mat, a chair or bench, and your bodyweight.
