“I don’t want to lift too much because I don’t want to get bulky.”
I hear this from endurance athletes all the time.
Here’s the simple answer:
Getting stronger does NOT automatically mean getting bigger.
In one 26-week study, long-distance triathletes added progressive strength training and improved their strength, cycling economy AND running economy…without a significant increase in body mass.
That’s exactly what we’re after.
More useful strength. Not unnecessary mass.