Getting or remaining fit while avoiding injury is always at the forefront of a runner’s mind.
Weak hip muscles can compromise the mechanics of running, which may strain other muscle groups.
This can cause overuse injuries, as other muscles work to compensate to stabilize the hip.
Beginner or recreational runners often don’t understand the proper way to run.
Are Your Hips Weak?
Keep your arms straight up reaching above your head.
Squat down as far as you’re free to.
Perform a bridge lifting your hips off the floor.
If there is any sagging or dropping of your hips, there is likely some weakness in the hips.
A single-leg squat will activate the gluteus groups even more.
Be mindful that squatting too low can lead to injury.
If you want to test your limits, putting the band around the ankles is the most challenging placement.
All of these muscle groups are important to a runner’s health and performance.
you could place the band just above the knee on the lifting leg and then perform the steps above.
Tight hip flexors restrict runners' range of motion and can cause low back pain.
So be sure to make time to stretch your hips and surrounding muscles regularly, too.
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