A Skips
Written By David Song
A SKIPS
This is a running drill that can be used to warm up. While standing, alternate raising one knee and the opposite arm in front of your to roughly 90 degrees flexion. At the top of this movement hop with one leg by pushing the heel off of the ground. Alternate sides and continue for roughly 20-30 seconds or until a warm up effect is reached.
Structures Involved:
Hip flexors
Iliopsoas
Rectus Femoris
Iliotibial band
Calf
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Achilles tendon
Related Conditions:
Running Warmup / Running Drill
Runner’s Knee
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Iliopsoas Tendinitis / Tendinopathy
Rectus Femoris Strain