Being a runner means that you are an athlete first and foremost.
Coach Sid Vaughn tells us in his article 5 Simple Rules for Running, that every athlete should strength train. In addition to improving our strength, this also helps us prevent injuries. Specifically, he emphasizes strengthening weak areas and doing movements that are designed specifically to strengthen them (for instance, hamstrings, glutes, and core).
The hips, however, despite their crucial role, are perhaps the most neglected in any discipline. Even in Coach Vaughn’s five simple rules, the hips are forgotten.
Here we give you three ways to strengthen your hips and keep you running.
Relax:
Using a foam roller, massage gun, massage ball, or even a basic tennis ball, work the hips. Be sure to pay special attention anywhere that feels tight.
Stretch:
Next, take some time to stretch the hips. Check out Coach Anna Ceruti‘s Static Stretching Happy Hour video for some good ones.
Mobilize & Strengthen:
Lastly, use dynamic movements as a pre-workout activation sequence or a stand-alone daily routine to improve mobility, increase strength, and regenerate the neuromuscular connections of the hip flexors. Check out Coach Anna Ceruti‘s Hip Care Movements Happy Hour video to get started.
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