23/09/2026
Video Credit: .yana
Want to protect your knees and boost running efficiency? Train your glutes and hip stabilizers! 🏃♀️⚡
During single-leg stance phases in running and jumping, weak gluteus medius and deep hip rotators lead to femoral internal rotation and dynamic knee valgus (knee caving inward). This imbalance increases strain on the patellofemoral joint and IT band.
Targeted resistance band work forces early muscular recruitment and strengthens pelvic stability:
1️⃣ Banded Side Leg Rainbows: Multi-planar gluteus medius activation.
2️⃣ Seated Band Abductions: Deep hip external rotator loading.
3️⃣ Single-Leg Seated Band Kickbacks: Gluteus maximus terminal extension with pelvic control.
4️⃣ Side-Lying Hip Pulses: Isolated abductor endurance.
Strengthen your foundation before you step on the track. 🧬
👉 Save this routine for your pre-run activation or lower-body rehabilitation day!