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The objective of this systematic review is to analyze different strength training methods and their influence on the physiological variables related to the performance of long distance runners. The research was carried out in the scientific electronic database PubMed, 10 studies published in English were included in the review. Regarding the results, this systematic review identified, from the 10 included studies, an average duration in the strength training and plyometric programs of 7.4 ± 1.5 weeks. Of the 10 studies analyzed in the review, eight reported neuromuscular adaptations related to increases in maximum strength (1RM), explosive strength and power levels, none of the included studies reported improvement in maximum VO2, considering the studies that evaluated this parameter, six studies reported improvements in running performance (EC). It is concluded that a strength training program involving resistance exercises (multi-joint movements, using weight machines and free weights) + plyometric exercises (jumping movements with stimuli to the stretching-shortening cycle) lasting between 6 to 10 weeks significant for strength and power gains, as well as improvements in running economy (EC) in trained long-distance runners.

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