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

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