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What kind of weightlifting should I do to prepare for cross country skiing?

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joeoctivs asked:

I want to prepare in the summer for next years xc skiing season. I have been running for endurence, but what kind of weightlifting should I do with just dumbells, a barbell, and a bench?

Question posted courtesy of: Charles
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    • Comments

    3 Responses to “What kind of weightlifting should I do to prepare for cross country skiing?”

    1. iansand9876 on July 2nd, 2008 8:48 pm

      Light weights and fast reps. You are trying to create endurance, not bulk.

    2. Jim W on July 3rd, 2008 11:18 pm

      Add to the other answer ankle weights and do lots of seated foot lifts to strengthen the muscles in the front of the leg.

    3. Willie D on July 4th, 2008 10:13 pm

      Skiing you are running than you can even go so far as to bulk is not what you need good thing too but.