The 8 Strength Movements Every Runner Should Master

Runners don’t need bodybuilding workouts—they need mechanics that support efficiency and durability. The core movement categories:

Push: Push-up, DB bench
Pull: Row variations
Hinge: Deadlifts
Squat: Goblet + front squats
Lunge: Split squats
Core: Anti-rotation / planks
Glute: Hip thrusts
Calves: Raises, eccentrics

A 20–25-minute routine 2× per week improves stride economy, posture, and power.