If your gym routine involves sitting, lying down or always working two legs at once, your workout lacks something important: functionality.
A functional routine works your muscles specifically for a particular activity. And since running is done standing up, and our two feet are never on the ground simultaneously, the best way for us to strength train is while standing in a single-leg stance.
The following exercises work your leg muscles for running while also improving stability and core strength.
The result? Faster times, fewer injuries and toned pins.
Single-legged deadlifts
Fold your upper body forward as you lift your right leg into the air. Lower your left arm until your hand is below your knees. Keep your back straight and your hips square. Return to the starting position by pushing your weight into your heel. Do 10 to 15 reps, then repeat on the other leg.
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Thanks – these exercises look like just what I need for my left hamstring strain.