Try this Standing Glute Medius Exercise Before Your Next Run...
This morning during an Oregon Circuits session with a group of my runners here in Norwich, I quickly recorded one of my favourite exercises used to activate and strengthen glute medius.
This 'isometric hold' exercise is quick, simple and equipment free :)
Watch carefully, as it may look like the leg closest to the tree (wall, post, etc...) that I'm pushing with, but it should be the muscles surrounding the standing hip that feel like they're doing the majority of the work!
This is because glute medius, in particular, is having to work over-time to stabilise the pelvis, providing a solid base from which to abduct the 'pushing' hip.
Understanding the Gluteal Muscles <- Learn more about what each of your glute muscles actually do...
If you know you have a tendency to drop your hips from side to side as you run (like this), then this standing glute medius exercise is a great drill for you to work on!
As I demonstrate in the video above, you can pretty much perform this anywhere.
Click the link below for a collection of glute activation exercises to help you run stronger...
