Glute Activation Moves

These are the GLUTE ACTIVATION moves to do before your run I do a combination of these BEFORE EVERY run.

I talk about the importance of glute activation in my stories almost everyday

Why

Because you don’t want to be Quad-DOMINANT & Glute-LIGHT

As you increase speed, more & more OOMPH needs to come from the muscles that extend your hips. Most runners OVERSTRIDE because they are quad-heavy & glute-light, meaning they don’t activate their glutes to increase speed. Instead, they lean forward & rely on their QUADS to increase speed.

It’s OKAY to have strong quads BUT you don’t want an IMBALANCEImbalance comes from:
️ A tight lower back
️ Weak abdominals
️ Tight hip flexors
️ Weak glutes

The PROBLEM with QUAD DEPENDENCY

It causes the majority running injuries
You are faster to fatigue because your quad is made up of a greater % of fast-twitch fibers
You don’t have full body control (unlike your glutes – the steering wheel of your body and core)
You can’t maximize speed and efficiency because you are only using half your body

Why are your GLUTES so IMPORTANT

They should be the POWERHOUSE of your run
They are the most FATIGUE-RESISTANT muscle in your body & they drive your hip from the front to the back (quads are the opposite)
They PREVENT your knees from crashing when you run
They are a huge driver in POSTURAL CONTROL (you won’t lean forward like you do if your quads are in control)

So what can you do
Do GLUTE ACTIVATION moves with a resistance loop BEFORE you run
STRENGTH TRAINING (my favorite program has a HUGE focus on your glutes, core & hamstrings)
Incorporate HILL REPEATS (my favorite speed workout).

Do YOU activate your glutes before you run It doesn’t take long and it can make a TREMENDOUS DIFFERENCE in your PERFORMANCE & REDUCING your chance of INJURY

I’m starting my FAVORITE strength training program on MONDAY that focuses on strengthening your GLUTES, CORE & HAMSTRINGSIt has made me a MUCH STRONGER, MORE EFFICIENT & FASTER runner over the past 2yrs.

Message me to try a FREE sample workout or to join us on MONDAY

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