Using your own bodyweight bearing down onto the stretch with a combination of hip flexion, adduction and rotation, this exercise specifically targets tightness in the Glute complex, lateral Hamstring (Biceps Femoris), and even into the lower back (QL).
In the short video below, I demonstrate a number of multiplanar variations I commonly use within a hamstring and hip flexor stretch…
Given that the action of running is essentially an ongoing interchange between weight-bearing on one leg, and then the other, it often amazes me how unstable some athletes are when we put their balance to the test!
Ian Griffiths does a brilliant job of translating the mechanical concepts surrounding leg stiffness in runners into real-world practical examples, discussing both implications for injury rehabilitation and running performance.
Try this simple isometric glute medius exercise for runners. This standing glute medius exercise is perfect for anybody who wants to strengthen their glute medius muscles, and lateral hip in general.
Earlier this week, in response to our video on Hip Flexor Stretching for Runners, my friend James Bale asked the following question: “Do you have […]
