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Here’s why glute workouts are so important for runners, and the best exercises to try today.

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When we run, our glutes hold our pelvis level and steady, extend our hips, Gismo wings-motif low-top sneakers legs, pelvis, and torso aligned. So when our glutes are faulty, our entire kinetic chain is disrupted. That’s why it’s important to work glute strengthening exercises into your routine.

Studies also link glute weakness to common running injuries including Achilles tendinitis, shin splints, runner’s knee, zapatillas de running La Sportiva asfalto amortiguación media talla 44 review highlights the important role of the glutes in knee alignment, particularly during running. Without strong glutes to keep the knee pointing forward on the run, you can end up with a slew of injuries—even an increased risk of non-contact ACL injuries, according to the study.

Part of the problem is that glutes aren’t as active as other running muscles during routine activities, which can make your quadriceps and calves disproportionately stronger. Another issue is that most strength-training routines don’t isolate the glutes or they don’t fully activate when doing specific moves.

Nike Air Max 97 SE Running Club Black Royal 26cm hip flexors, can inhibit the glutes from fully doing their job as it limits the range of motion of hip extension—an action in which your glutes are the prime movers.

You don’t have to give in to weak glutes, though. Here, 10 glute strengthening exercises to add to your regular workout routine.

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You will need a step or box, a resistance band, and an exercise mat. Adding dumbbells or a medicine ball to some moves is optional.

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2. Lift right foot off the ground and balance. Watch the left side of hips to see if it dips down. If it does, it’s a sign of glute weakness.
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4. Next, while in the same position, lean upper body to the right, checking to see if left hip dips.
5. Then lean to the left and see if right hip dips. If hips dip, it’s another sign that your glutes need work. Try this test also after a long or hard run to see how glutes perform when fatigued.

2. Lunge Stretch

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2. Take a big step forward with left leg. Bend left knee so that hip, knee, and ankle form 90-degree angles and lower right knee to floor. Keep left knee over ankle.
3. Hold for 30 seconds.
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1. Stand with left foot on a step, box, or bench at least four inches high with right foot hanging off the edge. Keep both hips squared forward and shoulders level. men hands on hips for an extra visual aid and balance. This is your starting position.
2. Keeping left leg straight, no bend in knee, raise right hip directly upward and then use hip and core to lower right foot below the step.
3. Return to starting position and repeat slowly and with control for reps.
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4. Single-Leg Deadlift

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2. Drive right foot into floor and extend hips to stand back up.
3. Repeat for reps.
4. Then repeat on the other leg. As you build strength, hold weights or a medicine ball for an added challenge.

5. Three-Way Leg Raise

1. Start standing with a microbend in knees and men a resistance band just above both knees. men hands on hips for balance and shift weight to left leg by bending right knee. This is your starting position.
2. In a slow, controlled motion, draw right knee toward chest against the band’s resistance, then back to the starting position.
3. Without placing right foot back down, move it out to the side, knee bent 90 degrees, then back to starting position.
4. Kick right knee back behind you (knee still bent 90 degrees), then back to the starting position. That’s one rep. Repeat for reps.
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6. Single-Leg Squat

1. Stand on right leg and lift left leg out in front of you. Stand tall (don’t round shoulders), and extend arms straight out so they are parallel to left leg.
2. Keep right knee over right ankle as you send hips back and down and lower down into a squat. Extend hands out for balance.
3. Push into right foot to stand back up. Repeat for reps.
4. Then repeat on the other leg. Start with shallow squats, then go deeper as it becomes easier.

7. Side-Lying Leg Lift

1. Lie on left side with legs extended out straight. Prop yourself up on left forearm and rest right hand in front of you on floor.
2. Lift right leg up while keeping hips steady and facing forward (do not rotate backward).
3. Lower down and repeat for reps. For an added challenge, wear an ankle weight or men a resistance band around ankles.
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2. Jump as far as you can to the right, pushing off left foot and landing lightly on the ball of right foot as left leg swings back behind you.
3. Now jump as far as you can to the left, engaging glutes to push off, and land lightly on left foot as right leg swings behind you. That’s 1 rep.
4. Continue alternating.

9. Single-Leg Glute Bridge

1. Lie faceup on the mat with knees bent, feet flat on floor, arms resting at sides. Lift right foot off floor, bending knee and lining it up with left knee.
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3. Repeat for reps.
4. Then repeat on the other leg.

10. Power Skip

1. Start in a lunge position, with left foot in front and right foot behind, and a 90-degree bend in both knees. Position arms as if you are sprinting.
2. Press into right heel to rise up as you draw left foot forward and jump straight up, while drawing left knee toward chest. Use arms to help propel you up.
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4. Repeat for reps.
5. Then repeat on the other leg.

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