Dave Cripps

What type of strength training best impacts middle or long distance running performance? New meta-analysis: The Effects of Strength Training Methods on Middle and Long Distance Running Performance 📈38 included studies; 900 middle or long distance runners 💪Strength training interventions included: 1⃣High load (>80% 1RM) 2⃣Sub max load (40-80% 1RM) 3⃣Plyometric 4⃣Combined methods (2 or more methods) Strength training w/ high load can improve time trial an time-to-exhaustion performance Combined methods (Strength training & plyometrics) had an increased performance improvement effect compared to one method alone (strength training only). Plyometrics illicited no improvement in running peroformance when used in isolation (IE without concurrent strength training). But this finding is in contrast to some previous studies. Article is Open Access