Endurance Innovation
Strength Training
Episode Summary
Andrew and Michael revisit strength training for endurance athletes.
Episode Notes
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- 2:00 how much does Andrew strength train?
- 5:00 the benefits of strength work for endurance athletes
- 7:45 any strength training is better than no strength training
- 9:45 on warmups and activation / mobility work at the start of a strength session
- 14:00 general main set structure
- Each session includes 3-4 total movements covering: a squat, a hip hinge, a pull and/or push
- 16:45 squat variations
- 22:30 hip hinge variations
- 25:15 upper push variations
- 28:00 training the neck for the aero position
- 31:15 training ankle / foot / calf strength
- 34:15 workout design: sets and reps
- Keep 2 reps in reserve before failure
- 38:30 strength training periodization
- Keep your abilities and goals in mind
- 41:45 are mirrors useful?
- 45:15 what about ‘core’ training?
- 51:00 quick update on Michael’s first impression of Focus Calm