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#8 - What is the best lifting program for an endurance athlete?
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Did you know that lifting heavier weights with lower reps can actually ENHANCE your endurance performance?
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While endurance athletes typically focus on high-rep, low-weight workouts, incorporating heavy strength training can unlock serious benefits like:👇🏼
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. Muscle Activation & Recruitment
Heavy lifting targets fast-twitch muscle fibers, which help generate quick, powerful bursts—key for those sudden pushes during endurance activities.
Improved Power Output
Training with heavy loads increases your maximal power, helping you generate more force when you need it most.
Enhanced Efficiency
Stronger muscles use less energy to perform the same tasks, making you more efficient on long rides, runs, or climbs.
Injury Prevention
Building strength supports your joints and helps prevent injuries, especially in high-impact endurance sports.
Tune in to learn more about how this may benefit you and help you level up too.
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