5 Types of Squats for Runners

Free strength series: Blog post: Squats are one of the most runner-specific and beneficial exercises for runners. The squat is a full body, compound, multi-joint exercise that strengthens nearly every muscle in your body. But it focuses on: - quadriceps - hamstrings - hips - glutes These are the biggest and most important muscles for runners: they power your stride. When these muscles are strong and functional, you’re far less likely to get injured (and more likely to run fast). For more on strength training - including what mistakes to avoid - sign up for our free strength course at Jason Fitzgerald is a USATF running coach, 2:39 marathoner, and the founder of Strength Running (one of the web’s most popular running blogs and coaching businesses). A member of the Greatist Expert Network, he’s also the 2017 Men’s Running Magazine’s Influencer of the Year and