Five exercises a trainer wishes runners would do to strengthen their glutes

Most runners know that their glutes are some of the most important muscles that they use to run, propelling them forward.
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This 15-minute glute exercise improves your power, strength and endurance – and you can do it sat at your desk

No muscle group should be neglected when it comes to strength training – and for runners, none more so than the glutes. Among many other things, strong glutes generate the power that you need to run ...

Not squats or lunges — I do this simple Pilates exercise 3x a week to strengthen my glutes and hamstrings, build deep core stability and reduce lower back pain

By working on the glutes and core, you’ll protect your lower back from injury and improve the alignment of your hips. This ...

Hip Weakness Might Be Holding You Back on Your Runs—These Exercises Can Boost Stability and Performance

Find relief from a common runner complaint with these 14 moves.
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Exactly How Often To Do Glute Exercises if You Want To Tone Your Butt

The next time you're at the gym, take a look around. More likely than not, you'll see someone with a yoga mat doing glute exercises in hopes of strengthening the area and maybe even getting a bigger ...
Women's Health

9 overlooked exercises every runner needs to get faster, stronger and more injury-resistant

Most runners are aware of the fact – if only grudgingly – that strength training is a vital component of a well-rounded training plan. As running coach Britany Williams says, no matter your speed, ...
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Olympic Runner Louise Hazel Shares the Glute Activation That Improves Her Running Performance

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“This one move promotes better hip extension and glute activation compared to a traditional plank,”I tried reverse planks for 30 days

Why reverse planks might be the most underrated core move ...

‘Why I stopped doing sit-ups and started doing these 5 simple core exercises instead’

This is your sign to switch up your core routine ...
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Strength Training for Runners Is a Thing—and You Don’t Want to Skip It

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...