I usually do 10 squats after my run, (not on long run day) + kettlebell to overhead squats once a week (until I start to lose form) x 4 reps at the moment. That’s within a circuit of treadmill sprints, rows & planks & stuff. I feel I’m definitely running better since I’ve added squats into my regime. Your video is valuable as always 👏👏👍
I have only been doing weight bearing squats in long cycles of training but maintain the non weight bearing 6 wks out from a race..but I find that at 43 yrs old hip strength quickly deteriorates so I'm rethinking how to help them...I'm going to try the less intensity (less weight) as more race specific workouts become more important.
A big thanks to this guy Ive been doing sqauts with my toes pointed out a little and I started noticing my running form was beggining to be wack now I'ma keep my feet sraight
i used to run only and started to do squats,powercleans and deadlifts about 2 months ago. not a lot,3sets x 5 reps 2-3 times a week and what a difference. my 5k time 2 months ago was 24 minutes and now it's down to 20 minutes. i know that's not considered as fast to some but that's a lot of improvement for me. i'm about to start training for my first marathon and 2 months ago i thought my goal of 3:30 marathon is too high but now i'm confident that i could do it or can do a little better than that
Great video! To run without injury, you need a body where all the muscles, tendons, bones and ligaments work together to move your body forward as you run. I have been using Chi running and pose running to good effect. At 71 yrs I feel my running is the best it has ever been. Thanks for the tips to keep strong!
how much toe pointed out depends on the individual. your body will tell you if you listen when squatting with weight. safe to start out feet shoulder width apart with toes pointed out slightly. toes straight ahead puts lateral pressure on the knee when in the bottom position
I do 3x5 twice a week. Squats, deadlifts (1x), weighted chins, the press or weighted press ups. I will also do some bilateral work after a run. The economy and maintenance of posture improves my performance far more than just adding more and more miles.
That point about the hip really helped me!!! I’ve had five back surgeries and I’m the one that was making it one movement loading the quads. Doing the hip first then the quad was major relief on my squats! THANK YOU💜💜💜
Thanks so much for sharing the accurate squat form! Actually, I've seen so many fitness coaches teaching me doing this basic squat not the right way. Little have I known that I am supposed to open my knees out going down. I appreciate the information so much!!!
what you said is true if we cant do simple routine things after running, we are weak. It happens to me these days after running, my ankles pain a lot for sitting and basic walking also. i dont any strength training. I shall start with this squats first and include other exercises. Thanks for guiding and motivating runners.
This is brilliant info! Do you have any videos for ankle exercises? I have really stiff ankles and poor dorsiflexion. This would be a massive help! Epic channel and thank you so much.
What kind of knee injury if it feels like it's just below the knee try doing something called a Spanish squat or try squating with an isometric (pause) at the bottom of your squat. Hope you recover soon!
This video and running focused content is much needed and appreciated! you my friends are well ahead of the game and our doing a fantastic job in explaining things so clearly. Making strength a foundation for my running has been key for my overall enjoyment in running, for me it was a slow process, and have lost a bit of running fitness to begin with but I feel like I am going to handle higher mileage better down the line. Squats and dead lifts completely cured my itb syndrome (3 years worth) by making my glutes stronger and helping with knee/ankle stability. Keep up the great work
I love your videos! Thanks for doing this. I coach runners and can't always find the right words to translate some of this strength work. Referring to these videos is a huge help for me and developing my coaching. Thanks again!
After running I do some stretching (try to cover every part). But don't know much about that.. Thanks for this video, It's really helpful. Also make a video on how to make your leg strong.
The squat is king for legs and overall body conditioning in my opinion. Yes distance runners need to incorporate squats doesnt need to be heavy at all just a little weight to improve strength and function.
Thanks for the valuable information. I think this is going to help me out, since I'm cycling my quad are too strong and it induces some pain in the knees. This could help me to get all of this under control.
Not everyone can squat with straight feet. It’s ok to squat with toes pointed out. I would not suggest having your knees tracking outside your feet when squatting. It will eventually lead to knee issues. Keep knees tracking over toes.
Squat! They'll be great to strengthen your quads. Feel free to use body weight squats until you feel ready for some load, even if that means starting with 5 pounds.
This was actually really useful, thank you. Is it ok to squat AND run (on the same day)? I'm already running 5 days a week, where should I fit this in? Many thanks!
Toby Kennedy the short answer Is yes but it depends on your run workout and strength workout. You got going. Have you seen our strength program? Check the link in the description. It really helps you set this up
I do a ton of squats, with and without weight. I have a hard time breaking parallel. I do some ROMWOD sometimes, maybe not enough. Any tips on increasing ROM?
break down glute medius and minimus with ball. Release psoas for less butt wink. third world squat and do frog stretches, and strengthen hips and glutes after stretching.
Yes, squats improve blood flow to your cartilage and ligaments, which helps them recover faster + strengthens your muscles which in turn decreases impact force on your knees. the only reason not to do them is something like torn ligament in which case you would not be asking such questions :)
I squat religiously. My performance increased exponentially when I started this exercise 10 years ago. I tell this to my cycling buddies that specialize in climbing, but they're too stupid to understand. And they wonder why they get smoked on flats.
Great video! Super important topic! But if I may nitpick just a bit... it seems likely you favor your right side(viewers perspective) just a smidge on the body squats. Given the fact that youre recording a video its totally forgivable, but just incase you might have been unaware. At any rate... keep up the great content, love the channel!
Do you add squats in regularly right now? We want to know about it. Post below :)
Thank you. How tall is the Armor Plyo Box you're using in this video?
I usually do 10 squats after my run, (not on long run day) + kettlebell to overhead squats once a week (until I start to lose form) x 4 reps at the moment. That’s within a circuit of treadmill sprints, rows & planks & stuff. I feel I’m definitely running better since I’ve added squats into my regime. Your video is valuable as always 👏👏👍
Yes, at least 3 times a week.
@robyn it’s 12 inches
I have only been doing weight bearing squats in long cycles of training but maintain the non weight bearing 6 wks out from a race..but I find that at 43 yrs old hip strength quickly deteriorates so I'm rethinking how to help them...I'm going to try the less intensity (less weight) as more race specific workouts become more important.
The "how" is always appreciated, but thank you so much for the "why."
Squatting and deadlifts are helping me stay injury free. Without them I always seem to get hurt
A big thanks to this guy Ive been doing sqauts with my toes pointed out a little and I started noticing my running form was beggining to be wack now I'ma keep my feet sraight
i used to run only and started to do squats,powercleans and deadlifts about 2 months ago. not a lot,3sets x 5 reps 2-3 times a week and what a difference. my 5k time 2 months ago was 24 minutes and now it's down to 20 minutes. i know that's not considered as fast to some but that's a lot of improvement for me. i'm about to start training for my first marathon and 2 months ago i thought my goal of 3:30 marathon is too high but now i'm confident that i could do it or can do a little better than that
Great video! To run without injury, you need a body where all the muscles, tendons, bones and ligaments work together to move your body forward as you run. I have been using Chi running and pose running to good effect. At 71 yrs I feel my running is the best it has ever been. Thanks for the tips to keep strong!
how much toe pointed out depends on the individual. your body will tell you if you listen when squatting with weight. safe to start out feet shoulder width apart with toes pointed out slightly. toes straight ahead puts lateral pressure on the knee when in the bottom position
Yup totally agree. The toes straight thing is misinformation. Plus squatting way below parrallel has no additional benefits.
Coach Nate makes me want to further my running. He’s a great coach. Easy listening for sure.
I do 3x5 twice a week. Squats, deadlifts (1x), weighted chins, the press or weighted press ups. I will also do some bilateral work after a run. The economy and maintenance of posture improves my performance far more than just adding more and more miles.
That point about the hip really helped me!!! I’ve had five back surgeries and I’m the one that was making it one movement loading the quads. Doing the hip first then the quad was major relief on my squats! THANK YOU💜💜💜
Thanks so much for sharing the accurate squat form! Actually, I've seen so many fitness coaches teaching me doing this basic squat not the right way. Little have I known that I am supposed to open my knees out going down. I appreciate the information so much!!!
what you said is true if we cant do simple routine things after running, we are weak. It happens to me these days after running, my ankles pain a lot for sitting and basic walking also. i dont any strength training. I shall start with this squats first and include other exercises. Thanks for guiding and motivating runners.
Thanks bro. Just transitioned from casual lifter to trail running this year. Your videos have really helped me to progress.
That's great to hear- thank you!
Thanks for uploading this. Leg on Wednesday.
One of you best videos!
This is brilliant info! Do you have any videos for ankle exercises? I have really stiff ankles and poor dorsiflexion. This would be a massive help! Epic channel and thank you so much.
Awesome video within 10 squats knee pain gone , I just did a ultra 2days ago and doing one this weekend thanks
Now that I have a knee injury, i wish i was squatting and doing more injury prevention workouts :(. Thank you for this great video!
What kind of knee injury if it feels like it's just below the knee try doing something called a Spanish squat or try squating with an isometric (pause) at the bottom of your squat. Hope you recover soon!
@@trpendarvis hey, I eventually recovered and started running again after 8-10 months of resting and stretching👍
This video and running focused content is much needed and appreciated! you my friends are well ahead of the game and our doing a fantastic job in explaining things so clearly. Making strength a foundation for my running has been key for my overall enjoyment in running, for me it was a slow process, and have lost a bit of running fitness to begin with but I feel like I am going to handle higher mileage better down the line.
Squats and dead lifts completely cured my itb syndrome (3 years worth) by making my glutes stronger and helping with knee/ankle stability.
Keep up the great work
Such valuable information. Thank you for the videos.
You're so welcome! Go get those squats!
I love your videos! Thanks for doing this. I coach runners and can't always find the right words to translate some of this strength work. Referring to these videos is a huge help for me and developing my coaching. Thanks again!
Nathan Grimm glad to hear it!
Thanks for making this. Great video!
After running I do some stretching (try to cover every part). But don't know much about that..
Thanks for this video,
It's really helpful.
Also make a video on how to make your leg strong.
Great video
Great effort
The squat is king for legs and overall body conditioning in my opinion. Yes distance runners need to incorporate squats doesnt need to be heavy at all just a little weight to improve strength and function.
wow, that's a great video!
thank u sir
You're welcome!
Thanks for the valuable information. I think this is going to help me out, since I'm cycling my quad are too strong and it induces some pain in the knees. This could help me to get all of this under control.
Sounds like a plan!
Your quads are too strong??? 😂😂😂 ya ok buddy
Not everyone can squat with straight feet. It’s ok to squat with toes pointed out. I would not suggest having your knees tracking outside your feet when squatting. It will eventually lead to knee issues. Keep knees tracking over toes.
How about a video to improve quad strength for those who might have weaker quads🤔
Squat! They'll be great to strengthen your quads. Feel free to use body weight squats until you feel ready for some load, even if that means starting with 5 pounds.
If you want to learn how to improve quad strength, theres hardly anything better than the squat
Squats lol
If you're trying to target just your qauds the absolute best exercise for that is the leg press
This was actually really useful, thank you. Is it ok to squat AND run (on the same day)? I'm already running 5 days a week, where should I fit this in?
Many thanks!
Toby Kennedy the short answer Is yes but it depends on your run workout and strength workout. You got going. Have you seen our strength program? Check the link in the description. It really helps you set this up
I do a pre-run warmup that includes 20 jumping squats.
As usual great video!!. is it okay to do Squat when you have ITBand issue. I have IT Band syndrome. But when I squat, I am feeling okay.
Same. Im so cautious with my knees.
Guys how to deal with shin splints...? Tnx
Can I squat with weight all the way up to a race...just less intensity to help maintain strength?
vtrunner mudtrail yes! It’s helpful to hold on to the weight but scale back the reps. Just like you would w your running speed in s taper
Can someone please tell me what shoes he is wearing?
A small doubt squats using in running ?
Where do I find part 2? Thanks
Will probably be their next vid. At least I hope.
I do a ton of squats, with and without weight. I have a hard time breaking parallel. I do some ROMWOD sometimes, maybe not enough. Any tips on increasing ROM?
break down glute medius and minimus with ball. Release psoas for less butt wink. third world squat and do frog stretches, and strengthen hips and glutes after stretching.
Consistency is king. Keep it up!
If I feel pain in my knees, should I do squats?
Yes, squats improve blood flow to your cartilage and ligaments, which helps them recover faster + strengthens your muscles which in turn decreases impact force on your knees. the only reason not to do them is something like torn ligament in which case you would not be asking such questions :)
Awesome, thanks. That's what I thought but wondered what you guys thought. Love your stuff!
Play e depth and make sure you’re really loading your hips first. That can help a lot w knee issues.
Great thanks Nate 👍 Listened To one of your podcasts with Tina Muir. Are you going to breakdance for us? Maybe a caterpillar 🐛
shaun davies ha!
I squat religiously. My performance increased exponentially when I started this exercise 10 years ago. I tell this to my cycling buddies that specialize in climbing, but they're too stupid to understand. And they wonder why they get smoked on flats.
Great video! Super important topic! But if I may nitpick just a bit... it seems likely you favor your right side(viewers perspective) just a smidge on the body squats. Given the fact that youre recording a video its totally forgivable, but just incase you might have been unaware.
At any rate... keep up the great content, love the channel!
Why isn't Holly in this one? We want Holly!
Feet forward but knees out makes no sense. Just point toes out
You butt winked