Strength Training for Runners | The 8 strength exercises all runners should be doing.

[@hewesy7265]

A program for beginner hybrid athletes would be amazing. Something for experienced strength trainees but inexperienced endurance athletes and vice versa.

[@neonobrien4159]

Couldn't agree more!

[@reecemuncaster2702]

Recognise this comment please !!!

[@tyrone1322]

There is a programe for hydrid athletes his name is nick bare follow his KZbin channel he has a link to his programs there best around

[@neonobrien4159]

@@tyrone1322 don't get me wrong, Nick bare is a pretty incredible dude, he works hard and achieves a lot, respect to him for that! .....But it is super obvious he is taking some form of performance enhancers. As far as I am aware he has not mentioned he does, which discredits him slightly . As for most of us that watch this kind of content, what he is doing is unachievable unless we also took some performance enhancers. I am not trying to start a KZbin argument, but I do believe 'fitness influencers' need to be honest about this stuff, as a lot of people will follow blindly, potentially giving these guys there hard earned cash for supplements, programmes etc and never achieving near to what is promised. Again, not saying his programmes are worthless, but just to be wary.

[@pabita07]

@@neonobrien4159 yeah i’m a huge fan of nick as well, but i do agree with your logic it’s pretty tough to do so much running with such muscle mass and he hardly ever got injured thus far..🤔

[@raintataskar]

Finally someone really understands how important strength excersises are for endurance athletes and how to actually do them. Also great presentation and clear instructions on how to perform the excersises and progress as you get better. As a 2. year physio student I totally approve.

[@cevapipapi6167]

and who would know, if not a 2nd year physio student. no front, internet friend, but maybe take it down a notch. been discussed for ages now that runners should also invest in strength.

[@adampearce1677]

As always, really useful content, cheers! Not only keeping me motivated whilst trying to balance strength training and running, but also helping me avoid getting into bad habits along the way

[@ferguscrawley95]

Great to hear man thank you! Keep up the good habits 🤙🏼

[@andrewworrall4302]

calf raises are also important

[@mlegrand]

Awesome video! This is the stuff I need to work on. I typically just go run and ignore all the additional exercising 🤦‍♂️

[@ferguscrawley95]

Thanks man! It’s an essential component of the bigger picture, and it can be split up so the fatigue is minimal for your running sessions!

[@WilliamCauley]

52-year-old runner here. Love the content. How many reps for each exercise?

[@Venator1991]

😊 thanks for the impulse

[@bobasdfsdf]

Saw your comment on Nick Bare's new video, just commenting to say you earned a sub! Looking forward to new videos, just got back in to running recently so of course i'm binging all I can. Cheers from the states m8!

[@ferguscrawley95]

Thanks man really appreciate it! Will keep em’ coming 🤙🏼

[@LifeWithVinceLuu]

Definitely need to work in the Z press! Thanks for the recommendations!

[@ferguscrawley95]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@omarlazo5191]

Great video! You rock, Bro+

[@Dany-moras]

First 💜💜 i like your videos greetings from Tabasco México 👏

[@ferguscrawley95]

👋🏼

[@kch2005]

Fantastic video. I follow the logic behind uni lateral excercises (split squat, lunge and deadlift), but isn't it still beneficial to do some traditional heavy deadlift/squat or do you avoid this to save capacity for running?

[@kingj6891]

Im impressed you didnt add pull up

[@Wesz808]

Yes, those exercises will definitely make it harder to find good fitting boxers or running shorts. (they're good though ;) )

[@ftravis6840]

Great video man!

[@makaveliamgaming8952]

Great informative video. I don’t do much running myself but this has definitely given me some great tips if I do decide to take up running. Thanks man

[@ferguscrawley95]

Thanks man appreciate it! Lace up those shoes and give it a go eh - start steady and see how you like/or loathe it 🤙🏼

[@patrickmccready6051]

I like your video thank you

[@TheInvisibleRambo]

Fergus you should do videos going over how you structure your training. Keep up the great content

[@ferguscrawley95]

Thanks man! I will do - got a big content plan I’m working on, finally feel like I’m in a good rhythm with KZbin so looking forward to pushing out a lot more!

[@NedLudd717]

Great video - is it ok to do the z press one handed to mimic asymmetric nature of the running action?

[@RobW1170]

Quality video. I’m literally 2 weeks in to my running, and I’m gonna build these in on days where I’m still recovering from runs. Thanks

[@MrDonkeyMonkey15]

Great video! How many sets and reps would you recommend?

[@real2real191]

can you check if the tree behind you is a Mulberry tree, thanks & keep up the good work !

[@carlchilders2154]

Squatting should involve sitting back and not down. This activates the glutes and hamstrings more effectively. Knees should be more perpendicular to feet. Less stress on the patella tendons! Otherwise a very informative video.

[@lionperformance4777]

Definitely will be taking some exercises for me as a soccer player👍🏼

[@ferguscrawley95]

Great to hear, best of luck!

[@patrickmccready6051]

Loved your video thanks

[@sriramvaradarajan7246]

awesome !!! super useful for runners!

[@ferguscrawley95]

Great to hear!

[@douglmr]

Hi Fergus - very nice video thanks. What are the shoes you wore for the gym work? Looked like primus lite 3? Thanks Mike

[@sameerpct]

Great set, and easy to manage at home. Thanks for this!

[@ferguscrawley95]

Good to hear! Thank you!

[@michael_runs_a_lot]

Barbell Bent Over Row is glorious! I would also add some passive hanging, scapular pull-ups and scapula press ups. Weighted V sit ups are top notch and should be added to your strength training.

[@ferguscrawley95]

There's lots of things we could add - but these movement patterns cover just about every element a runner would need, the exercise variation to achieve the same end can then be manipulated to the person's specific needs. Thanks for watching!

[@michael_runs_a_lot]

@@ferguscrawley95 I agree 💯👏 brilliant content

[@ravenraquel8]

Really great comprehensive video! Will be using this as a foundation to program my gym routine. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@jamesmann8039]

Do you think heavy lifting I.e squatting, bench deadlifting heavy one day a week will be enough to maintain strength during the football season and what day would be best Monday? If the game is on the Saturday Good channel 👍🏻

[@question2943]

I wouldnt think so...

[@ellismccoy]

Yes, you don't need to do a whole lot to MAINTAIN strength. So, from the podcasts I listen to the advice is that you periodise strength training with a gain phase during your sports off season and maintenance when your sports specific training is most important.

[@stuartrisebrow5536]

Great video. Thank you.

[@ferguscrawley95]

👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@twhittaker6775]

How often would you strength train in a Marathon training program? What volume per week ? 20minutes @ 3days?

[@owenmcdade2616]

Excercises to build strong calves and shins after getting shin splints. I do powerlifting and lots of running. Any tips?

[@ferguscrawley95]

1) get yourself a pair of barefoot style shoes and built up some walking volume in them! (But take it steady) 2) controlled full ROM calf raises 3) incline running 4) improve ankle mobility/Dorsi flexion to take some strain off your Achilles 5) get a gait analysis to check your technique is optimal for you! Hope some of that helps man 👊🏼

[@KamranAli-kx8oj]

Please tell me what were the red Adidas trainers you were wearing. Thanks

[@adityakothari1956]

Is there any reason why there is no exercises for calf muscles ?

[@dantucker9738]

Did I miss the suggested reps and sets?

[@pookie1982]

Hi 😊 is there a exercise routine with the ones you mentioned? Like x amount of reps etc on lunges... thank you

[@ferguscrawley95]

stubbyprune hi! Best place to start would be nailing the technique on all the exercises. And then you could easily split the 8 exercises into 2 sessions. Session 1 doing 4 sets of 8 on 4 exercises, and then session 2 (later in the week) 3 sets of 12 per exercise! Something like that - that way it won’t take too much out of you for your running sessions, whilst still reaping the rewards!

[@akselsigneben4668]

I didnt quite get it mate. How many reps and sets should i do of these exercise’s?

[@E4Toffee]

How many reps ,sets and how many times per week

[@jaylong7859]

Would you also consider doing jump rope? And is it beneficial for endurance running?

[@ferguscrawley95]

Has it’s place for sure, but there are better ways to achieve the same output IMO!

[@saleemabbas7176]

How many days a week for long distance running?

[@purduetom90]

thoughts on sets/reps and frequency?

[@blade78]

and the warm up ?

[@reytoc689]

Should i do these 8 exercises in one session? How many times in a week should i do strength training?

[@pumpingiron-5]

What asics shorts are those ?

[@tunafishmaki]

how do you protect your knees when you run so often?

[@ferguscrawley95]

Aris focusing on technique (specifically point of impact with the ground being under your hips) is the most important thing to consider to look after your knees!

[@z0uLess]

All my life I have never heard anyone call a pushup a pressup

[@Stardog32]

Not British then I guess

[@christopherclark8293]

Fergus my man you need to work on your butt wink. I see it and get scared for you pal

[@ferguscrawley95]

Only point where my lower back rounds is on the air squats, as that was part of my warm up for this (and I was in flat shoes which I hadn’t been in for squatting in a while = limited ankle mobility) plus this was the day after a 30 miler so I was stiff as a board 😂 Beyond that there isn’t a point where there is anything biomechanically problematic here - and if you fear there is then I would urge you to look more into the reality of the risks of butt wink as they have been massively overplayed for years in the same way your knees going over your toes was once a cardinal sin. Everyone’s anatomy is different, the problem generally speaking is only when butt wink begins early in the movement, rather than just at the end. Over 10 years squatting up to 272.5kg without (even a hint of) a single squat related injury - my biomechanics can clearly cope with it.

[@jitendrajha5750]

How many times we should do these exercises in a week?