Runner’s Step Up
RUNNERS STEP UP
This is a unilateral strengthening exercise that has been modified to be sport specific for running athletes. Place a plyo box or exercise stepper in front of you and place one foot on it while keep the other planted on the floor. Raise the opposite arm and bend the elbow. Step up on the plyo box while raising the planted foot to 90 degrees hip flexion and extending the shoulder of the raise arm. Raise the opposite arm in front of you as you do so. Reverse the motion to return back to starting position.
Muscles Involved:
Quadriceps
Gluteus Maximus
Related Conditions:
Running Strength Training
Strength and Conditioning
Glute Amnesia
ITB Syndrome
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Quadriceps Strain (Recovery Stage)
Plyometrics
Vertical Jump Training
Required Exercise Equipment: