Two Workouts for Improving Strength in Endurance Athletes
*Always consult a physician prior to starting an exercise program.
WORKOUT I
Warm up using 10 mins of cardio, then by working into each exercise eventually peaking with the weight with the last set.
DEADLIFT - 5 sets, reps should be 10/8/6/4/2 with increasing weight as reps decrease
DUMBBELL SNATCH - 3 sets, 10 reps, same weight throughout
PUSH UPS - 3 sets, max reps possible
PULL UPS - 3 sets of max pull ups, do lat pull if can't do pull ups
HANGING LEG RAISES - 3 sets, 10 reps - from pull up bar, lift legs at hips keeping knees straight
WORKOUT II
- do this as a CIRCUIT
Warm up with 10 mins of cardio
Straight Leg Dead Lift
10 at 45# / 10 at 65# / 10 at 85# / 12 at 65# / 15 at 45#
Pull Ups or Jump Pulls
6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 reps
DB Squats 10 reps
30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70#'s
Push Ups
10 / 12 / 15 / 17 / 20
Box Jumps 12”
10 /10 / 10 / 10 / 10
Hanging Rows
8 / 10 / 12 / 15 / 15 reps |