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Triathlon Injury Prevention
Self-Myofascial Release

Perform at least 5 times a week using slow, deep passes.
Perform 10 - 15 reps per muscle group, and remember that this will be painful at first, but the pain will decrease as you progress.

Equipment Needed

  • Foam Roller - FR
  • Lacrosse Ball - LCX
  • Dumbbell - DB
Muscle Groups and Corresponding Piece of Equipment
  • Plantar Muscles  – LCX and DB
  • Achilles – FR
  • Calf Complex – FR - focus on lateral calf
  • Peroneals – FR
  • Quads (medialis, lateralis, rectus femoris) – FR
  • Adductors – FR
  • IT Band – FR
  • TFL – LCX
  • Hamstrings – LCX
  • Glutes (medius, maximus) – LCX
  • Piriformis – LCX
  • Lumbar Erectors – LCX              
  • Quadratus Lumborum (QL) – LCX
  • Thoracic Spine – FR
  • Rhomboids – LCX
  • Upper Traps – LCX
  • Pec Minor – LCX
Muscle Activation Exercises

Perform at least 5 times a week.
Perform before any lower body exercise (running, biking, weight training, etc.)
Ankle Mobilization standing x 8 reps/leg Groiners x 10 reps (alternating)

Ankle Mobilization 3 point x 8 reps/leg

Fire Hydrants to side x 10/leg
Butt Raises x 10 reps/leg Fire Hydrant - forward circles x 10/leg
Butt Raises x 10 reps/leg Fire Hydrant - backward circles x 10/leg
Single Leg Hamstring Kicks x 10 reps/leg Prone Scorpion x 10 (alternating)
Rollover to V-sit x 10 reps Crossovers x 10 (alternating)
Rollover to Hurdler Seat x 10/leg
Static Stretching
Perform at least 3 time a week.
Kneeling Lunge
Standing Quad Stretch
Standing Calf Stretch
Frog Stretch
Lying Hip / Glute
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Triathlon Strength Training Session One
Mobility / Muscle Activation Exercises
2 set of each
A1) Side walk with band - 15 each leg
A2) Lat Pull Down - 15 reps (reverse / narrow grip)
A3) Leg Raises - 10 to 15
B1) Reverse Lunges - 20 total alternating
B2) Seated Row - 15
B3) Twist with Medicine Ball
C1) Back Extension - 15 (squeeze glutes)
C2) Chest Press - 15
Perform 1 set of the following:
Side Bridge for time - maximum time 1:30 (both sides)
Prone Bridge for time - maximum time 2:00
Static Stretching - see previous
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Triathlon Strength Training Session Two
Mobility / Muscle Activation Exercises
2 set of each
A1) Side Walking Lunges - 15 each way
A2) Leg Raises with Twist - 16 total
A3) Assisited Pull-Ups - 15
B1) Sumo Squats - 15
B2) Single Arm Bent-Over Row - 15 each side
B3) Crunches on Ball - 15
Perform 1 set of the following:
Side Bridge for time - maximum time 1:30 (both sides)
Prone Bridge for time - maximum timw 2:00
Static Stretching - see previous