With the 20sec isometric ‘butt squeeze’ followed by 20 x 1sec Glute Max contractions, not only are we delivering a strong mobilising effect to the anterior tissues of the Hip, we’re also strengthening the neural pathway (mind-muscle link) for getting those important Glutes kicking-in.
In this short video, James demonstrates a simple tweak to the classic Soleus stretch that changes it into a targeted Tibialis Posterior stretch…
Many of the athletes I meet suffer with stiffness in the upper and mid back. Not only is this pretty uncomfortable, this can significantly affect posture, quality of movement, and as such – running form.
In this short video, James demonstrates an example of a dynamic warm-up you can use before your running sessions. Let us know how you get on…
The intense feeling or ‘burn’ behind the knee that many runners associate with feeling a hamstring stretch is often actually the feeling of increasing tension on the sciatic nerve as you lean forward… rather than the targeted hamstring muscles themselves.
Over the years I’ve learnt to manage my low back pain and sciatica symptoms very effectively. Here’s a video which does a great job of describing the specific exercises I use on myself and my clients when neural irritation / tension is part of the cause of their symptoms…
