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10 years ago 06/01/2013 11:38am EDT

When I'm doing track workouts and occasionally when I'm doing easy/mileage runs, my quads hurt a bit and feel weak. I'm definitely not the most flexible person around, but I found out that wall sits help your quads and were recommended to my grade back in high school in health class. I'm now running D1 and I'm looking for a lot of ways to improve over the summer after a pretty bad season.

Do wall sits help runners? If so how long and how often do you recommend them? I've seen mixed reviews. Is there anything thats better in your opinion?

I'm a male who specializes in 800 with an occasional 1500 if it makes a difference

10 years ago 06/01/2013 11:50am EDT

re: middistancebro

I think they help up to 5k and interval repeats.

They don't really help with fatigue in long distance running.

10 years ago 06/01/2013 11:54am EDT

re: Daryl Basarab

Alright that sounds like it'll help. How often a week and how long should each sit be? Do you have any advice?

10 years ago 06/01/2013 12:11pm EDT

re: middistancebro

Strength training that takes you through a range of motion is generally better than static strength training. Jump-squats, jump-lunges, and other plyometric exercises are probably a better way to strengthen your quads.

If you do these, start easy. Like any kind of strength training, you'll be sore for a few days if you push it too hard. Don't let supplemental training hinder your running. Maybe one set each of a couple different ploys each week to start, then ramp up as you feel able.

10 years ago 06/01/2013 12:17pm EDT

re: middistancebro

I used to do them in 3 minute intervals after workouts.

I did win a few local 5ks during this time as a "weekend warrior."

If it doesn't work for you don't blame me (lol)!

10 years ago 06/01/2013 12:34pm EDT

re: middistancebro

Downhill stride repeats, when you are well rested.

Squats - single leg, with body weight. Add weight after building up strength & reps.

10 years ago 06/01/2013 3:22pm EDT

re: for me...

What kind of squats?

10 years ago 06/01/2013 10:43pm EDT

re: middistancebro

"Does wall sits help runners?"

FTFY

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