CORE AND BACK
IN THE LAST OF THE SERIES, FITNESS EDITOR ANNE-MARIE LATEGAN CONCLUDES WITH FURTHER STRENGTH-TRAINING IDEAS TO IMPROVE RUNNING TECHNIQUE AND POSTURE
Masterclass
SETS & REPS
Learn to listen to your body. Start of with the easy exercise and perform two to three sets of 15 repetitions. Attempt the more advanced exercises and perform two sets of eight to 10 repetitions. Progress until you can do two to three sets of 15 repetitions.
UPPER-BACK STRENGTH MOVES: Improving strength in your upper back will help you to adopt a stronger, more upright posture when you run. This will not only make your running style more economic, but will reduce your injury risk.
EASY REVERSE GRIP BENT-OVER ROW
Muscles: Upper-back muscles (rhomboids)