Looking to nail a new PB? Then you need to be doing strength training (at least two times a week). Not only have studies shown it makes you more speedy and increase your VO2 max but it’s also key for staying injury-free. If you don’t have access to a gym though (or home gym equipment like a pair of dumbbells), don’t fret! This bodyweight workout from running physio and running coach, Jimmy Pipe, promises to bring fire to your muscles.
We know what you may be thinking ‘how is a bodyweight workout going to make me stronger?’. Well, research has shown that bodyweight exercises can in fact increase strength and muscle mass. “The hardest part about getting stronger at home is choosing exercises that are challenging enough,” Pipe says in his video, and we agree. Not all bodyweight workouts are created equal. However, Pipe says this workout should be challenging for “most people” and leave you 1-2 reps away from failure.
