I was at the Y today, trying to get in some strength training. Listen, you stand out when you are lifting hardly anything and everyone else is lifting a ton of weights. Builds character. In the end I finished my routine in about an hour. For you running nerds out there, here's my strength training plan. I usually do 5 sets for each exercise.
- Palms-up wrist curl.
- Bicep curls.
- Concentration curls.
- Bench press.
- Lateral raise.
- Military press.
- Hammer curl.
- Standing dumbbell row.
- Lat pull down.
The goal is not to look like the Incredible Hulk. It's to build lean muscle tissue that will help you in your running. Just as importantly, a strong upper body will help you maintain your form as you add miles. I try to include strength training in my schedule twice a week.
How about you?