Glute activation for runners. This short pre-run glute activation routine is perfect for a short warm-up before your next run. If your physiotherapist has told you that you need to strengthen your glutes and learn how to use your glutes when running, this set of glute exercises for runners will be ideal for you.
When it comes to learning how to use your glutes for running, the first step is for you to be able to activate your glutes in isolation during focused exercises such as the squats and mobility exercises in the glute activation routine. These are also great exercises for you to use before a glute strengthening workout.
It important to not only focus on your gluteal muscles, but also work on hip flexor mobility. The first exercise in this running glute activation routine combines conscious glute engagement with isolated hip flexor stretching. You should not be static stretching before running, so instead we’re turning this hip flexor stretch into an active mobility exercises with a contract-relax focus.
Follow these glute activation exercises before your next run to engage your glutes and run using your gluteal muscles.
ABOUT ME: I'm James Dunne, a runner, sports rehabilitation specialist and coach based in the UK (Norwich and London).
Since 2007 I've been working with athletes focusing specifically on helping distance runners and triathletes overcome injury and improve performance through developing their individual running technique.
Running technique has become a geeky little passion of mine!
