Strongman Marathon Training Week 1

Are you ready to push your limits and redefine what it means to be an athlete? Welcome to our Hybrid Athlete Training Program, designed to help you excel in both marathons and strongman competitions. Whether you're a seasoned runner looking to tackle new challenges or a strongman enthusiast aiming to enhance your endurance, this program is tailored to unlock your full potential.

At the core of our program lies a comprehensive 8-week training regimen that blends the best of both worlds: strength and endurance. With a base mileage of 50 miles per week, marathoners will maintain their running prowess while gradually integrating strongman exercises to build functional strength and power.

Dive into intense sessions of squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and pull-ups to lay the foundation for superior strength. These compound movements target multiple muscle groups, fostering muscle growth, and enhancing overall athleticism. Our expertly crafted program ensures progressive overload, allowing you to continually challenge your limits and surpass them.

For those seeking variety or facing equipment limitations, we offer alternative exercises that deliver similar benefits. From dumbbell farmer's walks to sandbag lifts, there are endless ways to challenge yourself and keep your workouts engaging.

Alternatives

Farmer's Walk:

Dumbbell Farmer's Walk: Hold a heavy dumbbell in each hand and walk for a designated distance.

Suitcase Carry: Similar to Farmer's Walk, but carrying a heavy weight in only one hand, which increases the demand on the core muscles for stabilization.

Tire Flips:

Sled Pushes or Drags: Mimics the pushing/pulling motion of tire flips and engages similar muscle groups, especially the legs, back, and core.

Sandbag Cleans: Lift a sandbag from the ground to the shoulder in a clean motion, then return it to the ground. This exercise targets the legs, back, and shoulders.

Log Press:

Barbell Push Press or Military Press: Utilizes a barbell instead of a log but still targets the shoulders, triceps, and upper back.

Dumbbell Shoulder Press: Similar to barbell press but allows for a greater range of motion and unilateral training.

Atlas Stone Lifts:

Sandbag Lifts: Lift a heavy sandbag from the ground to the shoulder, mimicking the motion of Atlas Stone lifts.

Keg Lifts: Lift a heavy keg from the ground to the shoulder, providing a similar challenge to Atlas Stone lifts and engaging the same muscle groups.