Strength Training For Triathlons

[supa-powa]

Hi, I'm not looking to bulk up but rather get some more strength and more definition.

I was thinking about doing 2 or 3 full body workouts per week. Just a few questions.

> Is 3 full body workouts per week too much?

> To gain strength how many reps should I do if I want to do 3 sets per exercise?

> How many exercises should I do each session? I've got about 1.5-2 hours to do it in.

Thanks.

[Flamer]

> Is 3 full body workouts per week too much?

If you have the time to fit them in between all your endurance training I would say no. It's about where I started. Depends if you are giving yourself any recovery time in your overall program.

> To gain strength how many reps should I do if I want to do 3 sets per exercise?

Strength is low rep, high weight. Read some of the Workout logs (Poos and Soaring Swine's espec) about 5x5. It's not an area I understand that well.

> How many exercises should I do each session? I've got about 1.5-2 hours to do it in.

Depends on your focus. I was aiming to increase swim speed - so focused on shoulder and back exercises. Maybe 3-4 different excercises (can't find my old program).