Posted on January 31, 2018 by Kate Halsall
I’m participating in a number of endurance events this year. The swim22 for Diabetes starts in February (swim 22miles in 12 weeks), the Yorkshire 3 Peaks is in May and then I have a number of cycling events in the following months. As such, I need to crosstrain in an endurance way so that my body is ready for these events! Here’s just a sample one of my workouts. This barbell endurance workout is similar to a barbell complex; except that I have to rest in between reps to ensure that my form and technique are spot on. I’ve limited the exercises simply due to not wanting to set up loads of kit! I’m only including this routine into my training once a week – you’ll see why!
Before you begin this barbell endurance workout, make sure you select a weight that you can complete each exercise and specified repetitions with. Technique is key here.
Warm up first of course! Take a read of our warm up blog. I also do some glute bridges before I start to ensure that my glutes are firing prior to squats.
Each exercise is performed for 20 reps, I then have a break and do it all again – two or three times in total.
- Deadlifts
- Bent Over Rows (I use an over hand grip)
- Clean & Presses (I always have to rest here!)
- Squats
- Lunges
If I have some energy left – and time – I include 20 x Bench Presses with the same weight too. This ensures I’ve done a whole body workout.
Why not change it up a bit and give this barbell endurance workout a go!