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:

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