Training Tip Tuesday: Runner's Six Pack

Today's Training Tip Tuesday comes from our platinum sponsor Tria Orthapaedic Center. Dawn Atlstatt is one of their physical therapists at Regions Hospital. Dawn says it's important to keep your core strong through the summer runs and gives us several exercises to do s0.

Bridge

This is a great exercise to activate hip, abdominal, spine and pelvic floor muscles.  Add an exhale as you lift and you will also get activation of your diaphragm.

Beginners:
Lay on your back  with knees bent and arms at your side.  Pull belly in toward you spine, squeeze your buttocks and lift you hips until your back is straight but not hyper-extended.  Perform 2 sets of 15, three times per week

Advanced:
Lay on your back with knees bent and arms at your side.  Straighten one leg keeping thighs parallel and knees hip width apart.   Pull belly in toward you spine, squeeze your buttocks and lift you hips until your back is straight but not hyper-extended.  Keep thighs parallel and knees hip width apart as you lift and lower using the one planted leg.  Perform 2 sets of 15, three times per week.

Read the full article "Runner's Six Pack" for additional exercises.

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