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Five strength exercises for long-distance runners

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Feb 04, 2026 - Cameron Brierley

Five strength exercises for long-distance runners

It’s reasonable to think that the only way to improve your running is to, well, run, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Running should form the backbone of your training program, but it’s by no means your only...

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  • How to perform a Bicep Cable Curl

    Jul 10, 2024 - Cameron Brierley

    How to perform a Bicep Cable Curl

    The cable curl is a bicep curl variation where you attach a handle or a pair of handles to a cable machine and draw your hands towards your upper torso, all while maintaining a flex in your elbow. Since this...

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  • How to perform a Smith Machine Bench Press

    Jul 09, 2024 - Cameron Brierley

    How to perform a Smith Machine Bench Press

    The smith machine bench press is a compound movement where you use a smith machine and exercise bench to press the smith bar’s weight above you. It’s very similar to a traditional barbell bench press, but takes place in a...

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  • How to perform a Rope Hammer Curl

    Jul 08, 2024 - Cameron Brierley

    How to perform a Rope Hammer Curl

    The rope hammer curl is a bicep curl variation where you attach a rope handle to a cable machine and use this to generate resistance. Since the movement takes place in a fixed plane of motion, it can have a...

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  • How to perform a Bent Over Barbell Row

    Jul 08, 2024 - Cameron Brierley

    How to perform a Bent Over Barbell Row

    The bent over barbell row is a compound exercise that engages several muscles in the upper body and requires a barbell and a set of weight plates to perform. Most people opt to train this exercise in a power cage,...

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  • How to perform an Arnold Press

    Jun 11, 2024 - Cameron Brierley

    How to perform an Arnold Press

    The Arnold Press is a versatile shoulder exercise that can be performed with a pair of dumbbells and a weight bench. It was popularized by bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger himself and is trained in gyms around the world. Here’s how...

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