RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world to Fitness@lemmy.world · 1 year agoIs it safe to run on leg day if I run first?message-squaremessage-square8fedilinkarrow-up114arrow-down10file-text
arrow-up114arrow-down1message-squareIs it safe to run on leg day if I run first?RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world to Fitness@lemmy.world · 1 year agomessage-square8fedilinkfile-text
I usually do elliptical or cycle on these days since they’re low impact, but I just prefer running. It’s quicker.
minus-squareBlxterlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up16arrow-down2·1 year agoEspecially for legs I would always do cardio after hitting legs especially if squatting. Your legs could be more fatigued after running and can not lift as much as you think and get injured. Unless you are used to it.
minus-squaresjmulder@lemmy.sdf.orglinkfedilinkarrow-up2·1 year agoThis works the same the other way around. Your legs will be tired from squatting which hinders running performance. It’s a choice.
Especially for legs I would always do cardio after hitting legs especially if squatting. Your legs could be more fatigued after running and can not lift as much as you think and get injured. Unless you are used to it.
This works the same the other way around. Your legs will be tired from squatting which hinders running performance. It’s a choice.