Hey Everybody,
Here are two new videos that I made this weekend. I am going to start making videos with stuff related to blog content, rehab exercises, running form, random reviews and et cetera. You may notice near the top that I now have a direct link to my YouTube page as well. The first video is an easy test to check your ankle mobility, specifically ankle dorsiflexion.
The second video is for a common exercise for runners. This is intended
Showing posts with label hip extension. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hip extension. Show all posts
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May 18, 2013
Hip Extension For Runners: Importance, Restrictions, and Quickies for Improvement.
Posted on Saturday, May 18, 2013 by AKthe_AT
Importance:
Sufficient hip extension is vital for proper running gait, form, posture and efficiency. Inhibited or restricted hip extension in running can result in:
Over-striding
Decreased running economy
Poor movement patterns
Potential risk for injury and/or compensation up and down the kinetic chain
The Gluteus Maximus is the primary hip extensor and the strongest muscle in the body. It is hypothesized that our massive glute max relative
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