Core Exercises For Ultra Runners
Core Exercises For Ultra Runners. Keep your legs straight, do not try to lift your legs by simply bending at the knees. This routine will help you develop strong and deep core muscles.
Many runners do lower body exercises, but do things like body weight lunges and step-ups. Your thigh should be perpendicular to your body and your shin parallel to the ground. Raise your leg as high as possible while keeping it straight.
Your strength training routine doesn't have to be complex, but should focus on classic exercises like squats (which contribute to overall leg strength), single-leg squats and deadlifts (great for firing up the oft-underutilized glutes).
These back to back long runs really help develop strong legs and a strong mind - both key to a successful ultra-marathon.
By strengthening the core, you can develop the foundational strength in your running muscles to support your increased training demands. TempoRun intervals are a crucial workout for making you a faster and stronger runner. The abdominal crunch, prone plank and side plank form the core of a trunk workout, and are a great place to start.