Popsugar Fitness Workouts Can Strength Training Improve Running? Run Faster and Prevent Injuries With This 9-Move Strength Workout For Runners July 27, 2018 by Tamara Pridgett View On One Page Photo 3 of 9 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 3 Elbow Plank Start face down on the floor resting on your forearms and knees. Push off the floor, raising up off your knees onto your toes and resting mainly on your elbows. Contract your abdominals to keep yourself up and prevent your booty from sticking up. Keep your back flat — don't let it droop or you'll be defeating the purpose. Picture your body as a long straight board, or plank. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat for a total of three rounds. Previous Next Start Slideshow Fitness TipsWorkoutsStrength TrainingRunning TipsInjury PreventionTrainer TipsBeginner Workouts30-Minute WorkoutsFull-Body Workouts