3 Glute Activation Drills to do Before Your Next Run

Often times runners are plagued by injury because muscles that should be working aren't. That weakness leads to imbalances and ultimately injury. Weak glutes are a notorious problem for runners so glute strengthening exercises are a priority, so are activation drills prior to running.

Taking the time to do several glute activation drills before starting your run will warm up the muscles, engage the neuromuscular pathways and help you continue to use the "correct" muscles during your run. Here are few moves to do before your next run:

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Do two sets of ten reps on each side prior to a run to help your glutes fire more effectively while running.

Donkey Kicks

On hands and knees, keeping the knee flexed, raise it up and back engaging the gluten as you do so.

Single Leg Glute Bridges

Lay on your back and draw your knees up, so your feet are flat on the floor. Extend one leg out in front of you, keeping one knee in the bent position. Pushing off from the floor with the foot that is planted, raise your hips up towards the ceiling making sure to engage your core.