Devon Levesque's Hill & Strength Blast

Workout - Devon Levesque's Hill & Strength Blast

• 5min @ 9'20''/km
• 5 lots of:
  • 30s @ 10'00''/km
  • 30s rest
• 3 lots of:
  • 30s @ 10'00''/km
• 5min @ 9'55''/km

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Matthew Choi’s “I Trained with Devon Levesque” shares effective hill training techniques you can use right now. Here’s the breakdown.

Key Points & Tips

• A training partner amplifies results—their presence naturally encourages harder effort and makes hill repeats more enjoyable.
• Combine backward hill walks, forward hill runs, and bodyweight strength work (ring push-ups) for a well-rounded session.
• Ten minutes is enough to build intensity when you prioritize the quality of effort.
• Work both directions of the hill: the climb for power development and the descent for recovery.

Workout Example (all durations are in minutes, not miles):

1. 5‑minute easy backward hill walk – Walk uphill while facing downhill to engage the eccentric phase of your leg muscles.
2. 5‑minute hill repeat – Alternate between 30 seconds at a challenging uphill pace and 30 seconds of easy walking downhill. Continue this pattern for 5 minutes.
3. Ring push‑ups – Complete 3 sets of 8–10 reps (or your maximum number with proper form) to close the session.

Closing Note Test this 10‑minute hill and push‑up workout whenever you can, and feel free to adjust paces and rep counts using the Pacing app to match your fitness level. Enjoy the work, build strength, and keep pushing forward.

References

• I Trained with Devon Levesque - YouTube (YouTube Video)