Human-Predator-Pack Mule
Welcome to the Human-Predator-Pack Mule podcast, I’m your host, Todd Bumgardner. I’m a Strength and conditioning coach, I’m a writer, and I’m an outdoors person just like you. I created this show to help be more successful in the outdoors, both by training your body to handle the rigors of each hunt and to do it over the long haul and to introduce to some great guests that are going to teach you some skills and tell you some great stories. Again, I’m Todd Bumgardner and this is the Human-Predator-Pack Mule Podcast
47: How to Choose the Right Exercises
Todd and Jordan discuss exercise selection and all of the things you should consider when picking an exercise. Download a free copy of our Home Gym Essentials guide: https://mailchi.mp/e5be652ea3b8/home-gym-essentials. And a free copy of our book 5 Biggest Backcountry Training Mistakes: https://mailchi.mp/6b25d93d4bea/5-backcountry-mistakes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:54:35 GMT
46: The Home Gym Essentials List
Todd and Jordan outline the absolute essentials for a home gym. No fluff. Just the stuff you need to get it done. Click the link below to download our Backcountry Fitness Home Gym Essentials Guide: https://mailchi.mp/e5be652ea3b8/home-gym-essentials --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:55:45 GMT
45: Why You Should Train Now for Hunting Season
Todd and Jordan chat about the specific science behind why it’s so important to start training for hunting season early in the year. Registration is currently open for Backcountry Ready and it closes on Friday January 27. Click the following link to register: https://backcountryready.com/sales-letter-order-form1652040330607 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:22:16 GMT
44: How to Stay the Course
Todd and Jordan chat about things they stopped doing and should have kept doing and started doing again. This leads them into a conversation about how to stay the course and how to stay with a training program based on the science of self-determination theory. Download a free copy of our book 5 Biggest Backcountry Training Mistakes at the following link: https://mailchi.mp/6b25d93d4bea/5-backcountry-mistakes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:36:13 GMT
43: Off-season Training
Todd and Jordan outline an off-season training plan. Jordan also tried to talk Todd into buying a cocker spaniel. Jordan also explains why the only thing bad about having kids is the stupid stuff they watch on YouTube. Download a free copy of our book 5 Biggest Backcountry Training Mistakes: https://mailchi.mp/6b25d93d4bea/5-backcountry-mistakes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 21:38:33 GMT
42: Adirondacks Deer Camp
Todd and Jordan chat about Todd’s Adirondacks Deer camp and what Todd learned from it. They also talk bird hunting, guns, hunting how you like to hunt, and about which diddies are catching their fancy right now. Download our book 5 Biggest Backcountry Training Mistakes for FREE at the following link: https://mailchi.mp/6b25d93d4bea/5-backcountry-mistakes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:50:22 GMT
41: Breaking the Hard-o Mindset and Matilda’s First Chukars
Jordan tells the story of his bird dog, Matilda’s, first pointed and killed chukars. Todd and Jordan also chat about how the hard-o mindset is actually detrimental and how to defeat it. Download a FREE copy of 5 Biggest Backcountry Training Mistakes at this link: https://mailchi.mp/6b25d93d4bea/5-backcountry-mistakes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:53:38 GMT
40: Training in Different Positions
Todd and Jordan chat about why it’s so important for hunters to train their bodies in different positions. They also cover different aspects of training intensity and training organization. Click the link to download a free copy of 5 Biggest Backcountry Training Mistakes: https://mailchi.mp/6b25d93d4bea/5-backcountry-mistakes. Click this link to apply to join our Foundations program: https://forms.gle/BJvyTZndwa9ferjX7 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:50:52 GMT
39: Why We Don’t Barbell Squat
Todd and Jordan discuss the reasons why they rarely program back squats for Human Predator Packmule clients. Don’t forget to snag your free copy of 5 Biggest Backcountry Training Mistakes at this link: https://mailchi.mp/6b25d93d4bea/5-backcountry-mistakes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:27:27 GMT
38: Dog Training and In-season Hunting Training
Todd and Jordan talk about Jordan coming on as an assistant coach, Jordan’s process and experience with training his new bird dog for upland hunting, and in-season hunting strength and conditioning. Download a free copy of 5 Biggest Backcountry Training Mistakes, here: https://mailchi.mp/6b25d93d4bea/5-backcountry-mistakes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:41:35 GMT
37: Backcountry Medical Necessities
Jimmy Gruenewald of Orion Medical Consulting joins me to talk about the necessary kit and skills every backcountry hunter needs to be prepared for backcountry medical emergencies. Jimmy is a physician’s assistant and a veteran of Afghanistan, serving with the 82nd Airborne and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:23:07 GMT
:36 Training, Nutrition, Logistics QnA
This episode features a QnA where I answer questions about changing training styles depending on the type of hunt, how to manage some logistics with flying to hunt, and managing your nutrition on the hunt. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:19:58 GMT
:35 Building The Elite
I chat with Craig Weller and Jonathan Pope the founders of Building The Elite. Their main gig is prepping candidates for special operations selections. But there’s a lot of crossover between what they do and prepping for backcountry fitness. We talk about appropriate ruck training, mental skills, adaptability, and how to actually train instead of just beating yourself into the ground all the time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 22:23:27 GMT
:34 E-Scouting with Beau Martonik
I chat with fellow Pennsylvania boy, Beau Martonik of East Meets West Hunt. Beau tells the story of killing his first bull elk and the e-scouting process that led him to kill it. He also lays out some of the crucial elements of his hunt planning process. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 01:04:13 GMT
:33 Nutritional Strategy to Prep for the Backcountry
Here ya go! A 5 step process to nutritionally prepare your body the backcountry. Covering: fail activity level, how much and what to eat during training, intermittent fasting and training strategy, what type of workouts to do when you’re fasted. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:48:38 GMT
:32 Summer Rucking Tips
This episode gives you the goods on how to handle your summer rucking. It covers: how much weight to use, what heart rates to work at, what kind of shoes to wear, how to take care of your ankles, core training, etc. If you want to be 100% prepared for summer rucking, this is your episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:26:17 GMT
:31 Mental 1%-ers
Flying solo on this one. I lay down my process for improving my mental skills and resilience. And I tell ya a story about why not doing this when I was younger pretty much ruined my college football career. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 22:33:11 GMT
:30 Endurance, Recovery, and Coaching with Dan Reeve
I chat with UK-based Strength coach and athlete Dan Reeve about using your “1%-ers” to drive recovery, the basics of endurance training, and coaching philosophy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Tue, 25 May 2021 15:03:46 GMT
:29 Comp Shooting and Hunting
Jordan Wilcher joins me to share his experience from his first season of competitive shooting and shares some takeaways we can apply to rifle hunting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Thu, 06 May 2021 03:02:42 GMT
:28 How to Prep for High Altitudes When You Don’t Live There
This puppy teaches you the HPPM process for training to hunt at higher elevations when you live at lower elevations. Shoot your questions to humanpredatorpackmule@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 23:26:15 GMT
:27 Hunters And Special Operations
This episode features my good buddy Doug Kechijian of Resilient Performance Physical Therapy. Doug is brilliant physical therapist and performance coach, an also has a unique experience as a member of the spec ops community. He thinks that backcountry and mountain hunters should prepare like special operators. Tune in to find out why! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:34:12 GMT
:26 Mental Skills for Staying in the Field
I chat with my good buddy and hunting partner, Steve Opat, about mental skills for getting through the suck and staying in the field. And it all starts with your mentality while training... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:53:09 GMT
:25 Train All Day
Flying solo on this one! I talk about the strategies we use at HPPM to train all day in preparation for meeting the all day demands of backcountry hunting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:47:48 GMT
:24 Supplements Worth Taking
This episode features world renowned nutritionist, Dr. Mike Roussell. We talk about how to evaluate whether or not you should take a certain supplement, which supplements are great for health, which are great for performance, and which are a total waste of money. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:13:33 GMT
:23 How to Set Up an Accurate Hunting Rifle
I’m joined by Hunter and long range shooter Matt Comment. Not only is he one of my good friends, he’s also the guy responsible for turning me into a decent shot. During this episode he talks about how to take a run of the mill rifle and make it an accurate hunting weapon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:11:11 GMT
:22 How to Actually Train Women
I chat with UK based strength coach Adam Willis, an expert in female training, about whether or not there are actually any differences in training women versus training men. Spoiler alert: you have to listen to find out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:00:20 GMT
:21 Training Tactical Operators
My business partner Chris Merritt joins me to talk about how we organize and execute the training for the tactical unit that we train. Chris also killed his first deer this season and he tells that story! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:51:06 GMT
:20 Whitetail Chronicles pt. 3
Overcoming other hunters with access to the same ground and a new strategy for the mountain and the farm. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Mon, 12 Oct 2020 15:49:08 GMT
:19 Strength Training for Archery pt. 2
This episode adds two more exercises to your strength training for archery repertoire. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Wed, 07 Oct 2020 14:52:19 GMT
:18 Whitetail Chronicles pt. 2
Recap of the opening weekend of archery whitetail season in Virginia...includes a nice little Mexican standoff with a black bear and talk on the strategies that I chose. Check it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Mon, 05 Oct 2020 20:45:58 GMT
:17 Three Challenges for Hunters
During this episode I issue you three challenges to help you develop your predatory skills. Full disclosure: this is stuff I’m working on, too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Sun, 04 Oct 2020 15:01:38 GMT
:16 Strength Training for Archery
This episode walks you through the types of training and exercises that will ACTUALLY keep you strong and healthy while practicing archery. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Sat, 03 Oct 2020 15:19:50 GMT
:15 Hip and Low-Back Pain with Dr. Justin Rabinowitz
During this episode I catch up with longtime friend and incredible physical rehab practitioner Dr. Justin Rabinowitz to give you tips and practices to help you prevent and manage low-back and hip pain. It’s something that all backpack hunters know can be issue, so let’s stop it before it starts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Fri, 02 Oct 2020 12:39:25 GMT
:14 The Whitetail Chronicles pt. 1
We’re starting a new series on the HPPM podcast! During The Whitetail Chronicles, I’m going to lay out the story of my 2020-2021 whitetail season: the strategy, the good, the bad, the ugly...all of it. This first part of the series gives you the low-down on where I hunt and my strategy for opening archery weekend in Virginia. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:20:58 GMT
:13 3 Tips for In-Season Hunting Fitness
This episode walks you through a few simple things that you can do to maintain your fitness during hunting season so that you perform to your best and stay injury resistant. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:38:37 GMT
:12 Does Hunting Tackle Matter?
After running into some trouble with my compound bow, I get a little into the weeds about the choices of tackle we use to hunt with and how much it matters. Serious bow hunter that thinks crossbows are dumb? Listen to this... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:59:14 GMT
:11 Nevada Muzzle Loader Mule Deer
I chat with my man Jordan Wilcher about his SUCCESSFUL Nevada mule deer muzzle loader hunt...from scouting to pack out. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:54:33 GMT
:10 Archery Hunting with Joe Ferronato
My man Joe Ferronato and I have a killer conversation about archery hunting. We talk stalking, practice, beating target panic, and Joe tells some great archery hunting stories...including his archery bison hunt (the pucker factor of that story is serious 😳) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:37:43 GMT
:09 Rust Busters and Tough Pack Outs
Steve Opat of Alaskan Odysseys joins me for some good old rabble rousing, chatter on what a rust buster is and why you should get one in early in your hunting season, a meandering chat on mental toughness, and Steve’s first ever pack out as an Alaskan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:31:16 GMT
:08 Keto and Fat Adaptation with Dr. Mike Roussell
Dr. Mike Roussell is a nutritionist, author, consultant, and public speaker. Not only that, he’s a guy that actually trains and practices what he preaches. I know first hand...we trained together for quite a while. In this episode he breaks down what keto does, what fat adaptation is, and whether of them are really worth pursuing for backcountry performance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:11:59 GMT
:07 Over and Under-Rated Back Packing Gear with Josh Hill
Man, this is cool! I got to do a podcast episode with one of my closest friends. But it’s not just because he’s my buddy, he’s the most experienced backpacker that I know. In this episode Josh lays out the most over- and under-rated gear for lightweight back packing...just in time for your summer scouting trips. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:22:21 GMT
:06 Adult Onset Hunting with Kate Galliett
I chat with my incredibly rad friend Kate Galliett about becoming an adult onset hunter. She got into hunting in her 30s for some seriously good reasons...and she shared some great stories from last mule deer season. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Thu, 09 Jul 2020 01:32:34 GMT
:05 Mental Toughness with Michael Easter
Ever wonder what mental toughness really is and how to develop it? Want a cool hunting story about Alaska? Well, get ready to be happy, this episode of the Human Predator Pack Mule podcast is for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:54:54 GMT
:04 Why Training Hard All The Time is A Huge Mistake
This episode features my mentor, Bill Hartman. He’s a physical therapist, strength and conditioning coach, and one of the most looked up to people in the fitness industry. In this episode, Bill and I break down how to ACTUALLY train your body and what that means...and why training hard all the time is one of the biggest mistakes you can make, and how to actually train to prepare your body for your hunts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:25:04 GMT
:03 Matt Comment
I had a great conversation with international hunter, Matt Comment. I brought Matt on you tell you about the training that’s worked for him, that hasn’t, and how he’s coming back from neck surgery to get back to the life he loves living...being a great dad and hunting big game on mountains. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:40:36 GMT
:02 How to Hunt the Haul Road for Caribou
Steve Opat of Alaskan Odysseys joins me again and we’re talking hunting the famous haul road for caribou. Steve has hunted the haul road for 10 years consecutively, so he knows the deal. We chat about logistics, gear, dealing with daylight, scouting, stalking, shot positions, and meat care. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Sat, 20 Jun 2020 22:38:37 GMT
Human Predator Pack Mule Origins
I chat with Steve Opat of Alaskan Odysseys about the origins of Human Predator Pack Mule, strategies for moving slow while you’re hunting, why you don’t have to tear yourself down to be ready for packing out, hunting industry physical training big orange vs. naïveté, what about motivation?, Don’t be “Instagram.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/human-predator-packm/message
Fri, 19 Jun 2020 22:56:52 GMT
Human-Predator-Pack Mule (Trailer)
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Thu, 18 Jun 2020 22:09:25 GMT
