Summary:

One leg squat to developp proper hip control, untilizing the lateral stabilizers of the hip. This is important for running, especially during heelstrike.

Description:

• engage your spinal stabilizers
• maintaining a neutral spine, release deep hip muscles (think of separating your sit bones)
• come down into a one leg squat
• keep your pelvis level; don’t let the pelvis drop on the non-weight-bearing side
• drive your hips back to engage the glutes
• be sure you’re not “gripping” with your hip flexors

Tags: squat, one leg, hip control, gluteus medius