I'm a long distance runner (5k>marathon) who periodizes strength work thoughout my season: base strength during recovery; plyometric/medicine ball/muscle endurance build-up during pre-season and early season; plyo/med ball/musc endurance maintanence during mid and late season.
However, I'm still somewhat new to the game and a bit hazy on the science: how does using explosive movement with med balls differ from doing traditional core exercises? What does a long distance runner gain from using med balls exercises? Does the strength program make sense considering my goals are running performance oriented?
Thanks, in advance.
However, I'm still somewhat new to the game and a bit hazy on the science: how does using explosive movement with med balls differ from doing traditional core exercises? What does a long distance runner gain from using med balls exercises? Does the strength program make sense considering my goals are running performance oriented?
Thanks, in advance.