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Tom’s Guide
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Nick Harris-fry

I’m a marathoner who doesn’t do enough strength training, so I asked an expert for this 6-move dumbbell workout for runners

Man doing a squat with two dumbbells .

If you’re one of the many runners who does no strength training, then you’re missing out. Most runners know that some supportive strength work will help reduce the risk of injury, but lots miss the fact that strength training can improve performance significantly.

I’m guilty of this as much as anyone. I log 50-60 miles a week of running, often supplemented with indoor bike rides and yoga, but have struggled to make strength training a consistent part of my routine.

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