Menu

Post image 1
Post image 2
Post image 3
Post image 4
Post image 5
Post image 6
Post image 7
Post image 8
Post image 9
Post image 10
Post image 11
Post image 12
Post image 13
Post image 14
Post image 15
Post image 16
Post image 17
Post image 18
1 / 18
0

These 7 Mobility Moves Look Simple. Physical Therapists Say They Can Unlock a Smoother Stride.

Runner's World·Runner's World·28 days ago
#GIpzg78i
Reading 0:00
15s threshold

Want to prioritize stretching and mobility work but aren’t sure what to actually do? We asked seven physical therapists what movements they wished more runners would incorporate into their stretch sessions. These are their top picks for improving range of motion and feeling better on the road, tread, or trail . 🏃‍♀️ Our Guide to Stretching and Mobility will help you put together an individualized routine that works for you. Together, they target the areas that often take the biggest load for runners—calves and ankles, hamstrings, hip flexors, glutes, and the inner and outer hips—to help relieve tension, improve mobility, and support a more comfortable stride. 1. Open Book at the Wall Physical therapist: Jessie Duppler, DPT , creator of the Chain Reaction Strength Revolution program Why it works: The open book stretch targets the thoracic spine, or the middle of the back, which tends to tighten up in runners.…

Continue reading — create a free account

Join HashtagPLUS to read full articles, follow hashtags, vote, and join the conversation.

Read More