Do triathletes lift weights?

[crowderboy]

I was curious what kind of lifting regime do triathletes do in the weight room? My guess is that they don’t spend a lot of time lifting right?

 

[P0N]

They may do light resistance training, but I wouldn't imagine they are trying to add any bulk.

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Go ask one.

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Let us know their reply

 

[RoySimpson]

I know some personally and they are in the gym 2-3 times a week. It’s an important factor for them as they have to remain injury free but they aren’t bulking that’s for sure.

 

[stevesmi]

when i was training for the ironman i absolutely did weight training, but only 2-3X per week and for 30 minutes max.. did it help me on race day? absolutely. you need to have a lot of strength, stamina and willpower to get out of your swim into your next event and muscle speed and mass

 

[RickRock13]

I'm sure they lift some but I really dont know what they do, considering it's not how I train and not something I care about