Squats are one of the most powerful exercises you can do for building strength.

But if you’re also running, they’re also one of the most fatigue-sensitive lifts you can train.

The interference between squatting and running is real. Both rely heavily on the legs, which means fatigue from one can quickly impact performance in the other.

In this episode of the Lift Heavy Run Fast Podcast, we break down how to train the squat while running so you can continue building strength without ruining your running performance.

We cover:

- Why squats are the most fatigue-sensitive lift for hybrid athletes
- How running fatigue shows up in your squat (slow reps, heavy bar speed, technique breakdown)
- How squat fatigue can negatively impact your running performance
- Why it becomes harder to push both running speed and squat strength as you become fitter and stronger
- Why you often need to prioritise either running performance or squat progression at certain times
- How to schedule squats around your running week
- Why squatting before an easy run can work well
- Why squatting after a hard run can sometimes make sense
- Why squats often require some skill practice and exposure, not just intensity
- How to structure squats during high running volume phases vs strength-focused blocks

If you’re trying to get strong while continuing to improve your running, learning how to manage the squat is one of the most important skills in hybrid training.

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