In the video below, running physio Lucy Macdonald shows you the best exercises for running including how to activate your glutes, improve your strength, optimize your technique, and prevent injury. In pain or injured? Book now reception@www.octopusclinic.com. Here are the links to the exercises Lucy mentions in the video:
- Running man: https://www.octopusclinic.com/videos/25-lower-limb-alignment-running-man/
- Proprioception: https://www.octopusclinic.com/videos/70-balance-proprioception-standing-one-on-leg/
- Wall/ball: https://www.octopusclinic.com/videos/38-wall-ball-stage-2-knee-bends/
- Split squats: https://www.octopusclinic.com/videos/23-lower-limb-alignment-split-squat-lunge/
- Ankle alignment: https://www.octopusclinic.com/videos/42-foot-ankle-alignment-tip-toes/
- Calf strengthening: https://www.octopusclinic.com/videos/36-step-eccentric-calves-heel-raise/
- Core stregth: https://www.octopusclinic.com/videos/16-planking/
- Quads stretch: https://www.octopusclinic.com/videos/54-static-quadriceps/
- Glutes stretch: https://www.octopusclinic.com/videos/58-static-buttocks-gluteal-muscles/
- Mid back stretch: https://www.octopusclinic.com/videos/67-chair-exercises-twist-mobilisation-upper-back/