[quote author="klp2332" date="1192538622"]
Hi,
Would there be any benefits with running(not sprinting) while holding dumbbells? Athletes several years ago seem to do this?
Will it improve strength and endurance specific to running in the shoulders/forearms or be a good mean of adding intensity? Or is it completely a waste of time and there are more efficient ways of adding intensity to running?
How about dumbell butt-bounces? Sit on a bench, or on the floor, and swing your arms as if sprinting. We do this every workout, 4 sets of 60 seconds…the weight varies. We usually do heavier dumbells on ME days, medium dumbells on RE days, and very light or no dumbells on DE days. Not for any specific reason other than just to mix things up.
My daughter used to complain about her arms and shoulders during and after a hard workout, such as a 6 x 200m at race pace with 2 minutes rest. I would get on her about her form, and she would complain about her arms/shoulders being tired, burning or later, being sore. After regularly doing the dumbell butt bounces for a few months, she has no issues with shoulders or arms during her workouts.
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whats the point of going for 60sec?