- Masterclass - GIVE ME STRENGTH!
KNEE, LOWER-BACK AND HAMSTRING ISSUES CAN BE CAUSED BY A MUSCLE IMBALANCE BETWEEN THE QUADS AND HAMSTRINGS, AND WEAK GLUTES. STRENGTHEN YOUR HAMSTRINGS AND GET YOUR GLUTES FIRING!
BRIDGE WITH TOE RAISE
Muscles: Back thighs (hamstrings), bottom (glutes), core muscles (transverse abdominis) calves (gastrocnemius)
Why do it?
Over-relying on your quadriceps for power when you run can cause quad strain, IT band syndrome, knee pain and other problems. Likewise, if your glutes don’t fire and contract during each stride, your hamstrings will take over this function, which can lead to overuse injury. This exercise combats both sites of injury.
Technique:
• Lie on your back on the floor
• Place your feet flat on the floor with your heels close to your bottom
• Lift your hips off the floor until they form a straight line between your knees, hips and shoulders
• Squeeze your bottom, pull your tummy tight and hold this position
• Lift onto your toes
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Jun 2018
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