Skip the warm-up run to preserve optimal strength in a weights session
WEIGHT training carried out after a run could be compromised according to findings published in this month’s Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. Male athletes were assessed during strength sessions that were completed after four different aerobic pre-workouts including an easy 45-minute run, a steady-20 minute run, 5 x 3 minute intervals or 20 minutes steady running up a gradient of 6-9%.
The volunteers were asked to perform three sets of 6-10 repetitions at 70–80% of one-repetition maximum (1RM) of the 5-exercise resistance session – which included the high pull, squat, bench press, deadlift, and push press – after each of the aerobic workouts.
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