warm up run

[hitman11]

currently doing the 5x5 program, trying to focus on strength and add a lil bulk.

i wana add a bit of fitness to my workout routine and was wondering if going for a 1.5-2km warm up run before my routine will help?

thanks

[tomsammce]

Run post workout bro (afterwards)

[hitman11]

ok, whats the benefit of that?? so the weight exercises are more controlled??

[tomsammce]

Well 5x5 is a taxing program (well it should be if your doing it properly) so it wouldn't be as productive to pre-fatigue yourself before starting the heavy weights session with a run before hand.

You said you wanted to get stronger and put on weight so what I suggested is the best way over running pre weights.

If you have time separate them entirely that would best most beneficial imo

[hitman11]

yeah thanks thought so, not enough days in the week! haha

[Old Bull]

Agree with tomsammce on running before squats :clap: the only time you should run is to the buffett :nod: Shorten your rest Breaks to under a minute, want to bulk don't run, if you want to run then sprint.

[Dr Squat]

I'm not convinced that running is the way to go if you want to get big and strong. I know that Wendler advocates the prowler and hill sprints. These are short sessions with high intensity for conditioning. It depends what you want to achieve. If you want to keep a balance then by all means run. But I do believe that this will likely impact on your strength/size gains in the gym.

[hitman11]

yeah i might have a different day for running and do things like sand running, hill runs and sprints. nothing over a km

[Dr Squat]

Good article which maybe of interest:

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_art ... ioning_101