Scott Greenberg and Doug Adams outline the key strength training facts every runner should know.
They discuss the importance of strength work to prevent injury, improve performance, and complement running.
Topics covered include lifting weights vs bodyweight exercises, unilateral vs bilateral movements, maintaining strength-to-weight ratio, allowing for rest and recovery, foot and ankle strength, and tailoring training to your specific running needs.
Whether you're new to strength training or looking to optimize your existing workouts, don't miss their top five essential tips.
Key Takeaways:
1. You need to do strength - Running does not increase strength
2. Exercise prescription matters - lifting heavy is beneficial
3. Its about demand, and not looking like running
4. Load Unilaterally
5. Lifting does not mean you will get heavier - strength to weight ratio
6. A little bit goes a long way when you are consistent
7. It is not cross training, take the rest
8. 50% to maintain
9. Don’t neglect the foot
10. Jumping is important, once you have base strength
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