Beginner Triathlete - Strength Training articles

A strong core will allow you to keep optimal body alignment for whatever you’re doing (swim, bike or run), and this in turn will reduce your fatigue in the long run.

At-home strength and plyo workouts for triathletes

D3 Core #1 exercises

D3 Core #2 exercises

This article looks into the types of exercises triathletes need to be utilizing, and why traditional methods are of little use.

When doing these workouts, should I be strength training the same days as my normal swim, bike, and run days? Should I do them in one session at the gym or spread them out during the day?

Leg Press exercise instruction with pictures and video

Two Legged Squats exercise instruction with video.

Alternating Heel Touches abdominal exercise instruction with picture and video.

Bench Press - Dumbbell, Palms Facing-In strength exercise instruction with picture and video.

Seated Row - Cable exercise instruction with pictures and video

Alternating Knee Crunch abdominal exercise instruction with picture and video

Train your core! The following program is designed for an in-season triathlete, can be done anywhere and with no equipment.

A correct strength training program increases strength in the muscles, joints, and connective tissues. This should lead to greater stability and fewer injuries.

Seated Row Machine-Overhand Grip strength exercise instruction with picture and video