ENDURANCE & OUTDOORS / EDUCATION
The demands of the sport
for Triathlon.
Maintain strength across swim, bike and run training.
FIELD GUIDE / 01What the activity actually asks for
Triathlon combines three endurance disciplines and substantial weekly scheduling demands.
Where the gym fits
Two brief full-body strength sessions help retain capacity without crowding key workouts. Physical preparation raises general capacity. Skill and tactics remain specific to the sport.
What to practice separately
Pacing and technique in all three disciplines require specific practice.
Three movements to understand
These are examples of general physical preparation. Tap any movement for target muscles, setup, execution, common errors and an easier alternative.
Supported split squat
Quadriceps and glutes; hip stabilizers assist. Use a wall or rail for balance; lower vertically and press through the front foot.
FULL TECHNIQUE GUIDE ↗Dumbbell Romanian deadlift
Hamstrings and posterior chain. Keep weights close and shift hips back with a long spine.
FULL TECHNIQUE GUIDE ↗
Chest-supported row
Lats, rhomboids, mid-back and biceps. Keep chest against the pad and row without swinging.
FULL TECHNIQUE GUIDE ↗Put this into your week
Two compact strength days and discipline sessions organized around recovery. Most training can stay easy, with selected intensity matched to race goals.
Begin with a manageable session and record how it affects the next practice. If you can complete every set with sound form and recover well, add a repetition or modest resistance. If quality or recovery falls, reduce a set or move the session away from the hardest sport day.
Pacing and technique in all three disciplines require specific practice. Fuel and recovery become more important as combined volume increases.
Evidence and interpretation
General training evidence informs this guide. The sport-specific exercise choices are coaching applications; training response varies by person and season.
General education. Work within your ability and seek qualified advice for injury, symptoms, contact technique or return to play.
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