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