Masterclass 8 EXERCISES FOR NEW RUNNERS
BUILD YOUR STRENGTH TO IMPROVE SPEED
SETS, REPS AND FREQUENCY
Perform two sets of 15 to 20 repetitions depending on your fitness level. Aim to do twice every week
RUNNING ARMS
Area trained:
Arms, shoulders (biceps, triceps, deltoids)
Why do it?
Improve your whole running technique by increasing the speed of your arm swing.
Technique:
• Stand with your left leg in front of your right leg
• Hold a weight in each hand
• Bend your elbows 90 degrees
• Keep your right arm in front of your body with your right hand, with weight, at shoulder height
• Keep your left hand with the weight next to your left hip
• Swing your arms (think lips to hips) mimicking the running motion