EPISODE · Jan 21, 2025 · 17 MIN
E23 - How to Activate Glutes for Runners: Master Lengthening and Strengthen Your Stride
from The Women's Running Lab · host Alison Marie, PhD
In this episode, Alison discusses the importance of glute activation for runners, emphasizing the need for proper glute engagement through lengthening, not just squeezing or external rotation. She critiques common exercises like hip thrusts and clamshells for missing the essential step of finding length in the glutes, which is crucial for effective running mechanics. Alison introduces her free, revamped "Glute Accelerator" course, designed to help female runners build stronger glutes by teaching them how to load through length and efficiently use their glutes during their stride.Resources Mentioned:Glute Accelerator: A FREE 7 Day Crash Course on Building Strong Glutes for Female Runners (new and improved beginning January 27th).Follow Along Between Episodes on Instagram and if you enjoyed this episode please give a share and tag me in your stories!
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In this episode, Alison discusses the importance of glute activation for runners, emphasizing the need for proper glute engagement through lengthening, not just squeezing or external rotation. She critiques common exercises like hip thrusts and clamshells for missing the essential step of finding length in the glutes, which is crucial for effective running mechanics. Alison introduces her free, revamped "Glute Accelerator" course, designed to help female runners build stronger glutes by teach...
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