Knee Hug (Moving) - Endurance
December 26, 2008
Starting Position
- Start with your back straight and your arms at your sides
Procedure
- Lift your right foot off the ground and squat back and down while standing on your left leg
- Lift your right knee to your chest and grab below the knee with your hands
- Pull your right knee as close as you can to your chest while contracting your left glute
- Step forward and repeat on the other side
- Continue alternating sides and moving forward for the prescribed number of reps
Coaching Keys
- Keep your chest up
- Contract the glute of the left you are standing on
- Do not let your knee slide forward during the squat
You Should Feel It
- Stretching the glute and hamstring of your front leg and the hip flexor of your back leg
Tags:
Glutes, Hamstrings, Running, Movement Preparation
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