The Top 3 Strength Training Exercises for Runners
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Runners generally like running and shy away from strength training to avoid adding muscle mass that demands blood and could potentially slow down running times. However, there is a time, a place, and a use for strength training for runners.
Chris Johnson, PT, from Zeren PT  joins me again this week to talk about the top 3 strength training exercises for runners.
The exercises are:
- Weighted toe taps
- See our previous post on toe taps  for more details
- Single leg deadlifts
- See my additional post on owning the single leg deadlift
- Weighted Step Ups (no momentum)
Make sure to watch the video to see how each of these are performed as well as Chris’ thoughts on WHY runners should add strength training to their overall training regimen.
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[…] 1. Basic Anatomy of the Calves 2. Self-Ankle Mobilization 3. Banded Ankle Mobilization 4. Learning to load your ankle dorsiflexion 5. The Big Toe 6. Running Cadence 7. Top 3 Strength Training Exercises for Runners […]
Well, to say strength training exercises are only good for fat loss would be undermining its importance, It has multiple benefits for your heart, your balance, making your bones strong, plus making you look all svelte and sexy! Research has scores of good things to say about strength training! So, wouldn’t you love to add this research-backed fitness regime to your routine?