Build your legs with this outdoor workout for athletes
You don’t always need a gym to get in a good workout, get creative and use the resources around you. This is a great outdoor workout for athletes which can also be used by anyone looking to get outside and get fitter.
The Workout
5 rounds
Each round contains
- Forward uphill sprint
- lateral uphill sprint
- backward uphill sprint
- squat to medicine ball throw (8-12 reps)
- lateral walks (8-12 steps)
Take a 20 second to 1 minute break in-between rounds
Benefits
Uphill sprints are great because it is a very specific application to increase strength for runners. Additionally, it helps you to improve your stride efficiency.
Squat to medicine ball throw incorporates upper body to the exercise. A great way to turn the exercise into a full body movement while improving explosive power.
Lateral walks will strengthen your hip abductors, most individuals work out mainly in the frontal plane, it is good to add movements that work muscles we don’t always focus on. This will help to make you a complete athlete.
