Day 1: Glute Kick Back

What this exercise is for:

  • Glute (booty!) activation. Especially important for runners who spend a lot of time sitting prior to running.

  • Hip mobility. You should feel a gentle stretch in front of your body at the hip flexor.

How to do it:

  • Stand on one leg and kick the other leg back, leading with your heel

  • Keep your ankle dorsiflex - pulling the tops of your toes toward your shin.

  • Squeeze your glutes as you kick back

  • Keep your back neutral (avoid arching the back!)

  • Do 5-10 reps then switch to the other side

Nicole Sifuentes