Weight Room Essentials
The primary goal of weight training for runners is to enhance health and improve performance. Key movement patterns, such as getting the knee behind the hip, are crucial for speed. While traditional squats may not effectively support this, exercises like lunges and split squats offer better transference to running mechanics. Focus on selecting activities that directly contribute to on-track performance.In this clip
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Olympic Coach Stuart McMillan on Sprinting, Running Form, and Drills to Improve Technique
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