6 Upper Body Exercises for Runners

Now that training and running races are behind me for the year, it’s time to focus on building (and rebuilding) a strong foundation. One area that I plan to focus on is strength training. Yes, I will continue to work on building strong hips and glutes, but I also want to pay attention to upper body strength too.

But what are the best upper body exercises for runners?

Thank goodness for friends who are personal trainers. I’ve asked my friend Carly from Fine Fit Day to help out. As a runner herself, Carly is an incredible resource. She’s pulled together her favorite 6 upper body exercises for runners.

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