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Strength training for runners: 5 single-leg moves every runner needs to do weekly
4 years ago
You might run on two legs but it’s single-leg strength you need to be able to run strong and injury-free. With that in mind, here are our top five single-leg exercises that every runner needs to add to their weekly strength and conditioning session.
Running is the most simple sport in the world: all you have to do is put one foot in front of the other… quickly. To avoid picking up injuries, however, you’ve got to invest in a proper strength and conditioning routine that go alongside your runs.
One of the most common problems runners face is muscular imbalance. When we run, many of us end up leaning slightly to one side. You might not feel it when you’re out but if you come home for a longer session and start experiencing niggles in one knee, hip or ankle, the chances are that somewhere along the chain, one side is working harder than the other. All too often, the culprit is an under-active glute.
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