In the short video below, I demonstrate a number of multiplanar variations I commonly use within a hamstring and hip flexor stretch…
Hamstring & Hip Flexor Stretches – Multiplanar Variations
Dynamic Quads Stretch for Runners
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 […]
Hip Flexor Stretching: Don’t Just Go Through The Motions…
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.
Tibialis Posterior Stretch for Runners & Triathletes
In this short video, James demonstrates a simple tweak to the classic Soleus stretch that changes it into a targeted Tibialis Posterior stretch…
Upper Back Stretch for Runners & Triathletes
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.
Hamstring Stretch for Runners – Don’t Make This Common Mistake
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.