10 Feb Isometric Copenhagen Plank
HOW: Using some sort of elevates surface like a box or bench, place the side you want to target on the box. Place the inside part of your ankle on this surface, use something soft for padding if you like. Lift your hips in...
05 Feb Side Lying Hip Adduction Isometrics
HOW: Lie on your side. Squeeze your thigh and knee first, in particular, the inside part of your thigh. While maintaining the squeeze, slowly lift up your leg. FEEL: You should feel the muscles on the inside part of your thigh working. COMPENSATION: Do...
05 Feb Bridge – Adduction
HOW: Place a firm object like a ball between your legs and squeeze. Maintain this contraction the entire time while performing a bridge. FEEL: You should feel the muscles on the insides of your thighs and glutes working. COMPENSATION: Do not arch the back....
05 Feb Standing Hip Adduction – Band
HOW: Stand on a slightly elevated surface if possible. Attach resistance to your ankle. Keeping your core engaged, slowly slide your foot across your body. FEEL: You should feel the muscles on the inside part of your thigh working. Furthermore, you should feel your...
05 Feb Lateral Lunge – Slider
HOW: Use a frictionless surface (ie magazine on carpet, pillow cloth on hardwood) under one foot - this will be the moving foot. Keeping all your weight on your opposite leg, slowly lower yourself and slide your foot out. Squeeze the inside part of...
29 Apr Rules to Follow to Return to Running After A Knee Injury (Or Any Injury)
Thinking about getting into running again after a knee injury? Check out this Return to Running Progression from the University of Delaware as well as the Soreness Rules. When it comes getting back to running, it's all about gradually applying the load and stresses to...
