Beyond squats

Four strength training exercises to challenge your muscles

Longtime readers know that Running, Probably is extremely pro strength training. If you’re going to be a middle-aged runner, you’re going to have to get serious about building muscle. It doesn’t need to be much: 20-30 minutes once or twice a week with a focus on functional strength and core work will get the job done. 

As with running, the hardest part of committing to a strength training program is getting started. Also as with running, it can be easy to fall into a rut once you develop a routine. For paid subscribers, we’ll break down a few exercises that have recently entered the repertoire.