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    Other hip adductor exercises not to be missed
    Luke Nelson
    • Jun 23
    • 2 min

    Other hip adductor exercises not to be missed

    We've previously discussed the best isolation exercises for the hip adductors, so now we discuss some other compound alternatives.
    Runners: introducing the hip adductors
    Luke Nelson
    • Jun 2
    • 2 min

    Runners: introducing the hip adductors

    While hip adductor injuries are not a common injury in distance runners, these muscles serve multiple important roles.
    Luke appears on the Stronger Stride podcast
    Luke Nelson
    • Feb 14
    • 1 min

    Luke appears on the Stronger Stride podcast

    Luke recently appeared on the Stronger Stride podcast where he discussed all things hip-related
    Injured in the lead up to a race? When to back off & when to push on
    Luke Nelson
    • Jan 14
    • 2 min

    Injured in the lead up to a race? When to back off & when to push on

    When an injured runner presents to us before a race, there is a decision to be made: Push or back off.
    Runners: how strong are your hips?
    Luke Nelson
    • Jan 3
    • 2 min

    Runners: how strong are your hips?

    Hip strength is important for runners, so here are our top 4 tests to perform at home to see how you measure up!
    Is running bad for the hips?
    Luke Nelson
    • Nov 16, 2021
    • 2 min

    Is running bad for the hips?

    We should all know by now that running does NOT lead to wear & tear of the knees. But what about the hip joints?
    Avoiding the injury-reinjury cycle
    Luke Nelson
    • Sep 7, 2021
    • 1 min

    Avoiding the injury-reinjury cycle

    Are you sick of recurring injuries? The greatest risk factor for future running injury is.... previous running injury
    Running with pain: When to run & when to rest
    Luke Nelson
    • Aug 17, 2021
    • 1 min

    Running with pain: When to run & when to rest

    With running injuries being so common, most of you will sustain an injury at some point, leading you to question: should you RUN or REST?
    Pain in the butt: what could it be?
    Luke Nelson
    • Jul 24, 2021
    • 1 min

    Pain in the butt: what could it be?

    Pain in the butt? 🍑 There are many things that can cause buttock pain, so getting an accurate diagnosis is important!
    Top exercises for the hip flexors
    Luke Nelson
    • Dec 16, 2020
    • 2 min

    Top exercises for the hip flexors

    Fire up those hips: Our top exercises for the hip flexors!
    Runners: tight hip flexors? Do you need strength or stretching?
    Luke Nelson
    • Dec 9, 2020
    • 3 min

    Runners: tight hip flexors? Do you need strength or stretching?

    A sensation of tightness in the front of the hips is often be experienced by runners. But is it strength or stretching that is needed?
    Runners, introducing the hip flexors
    Luke Nelson
    • Nov 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    Runners, introducing the hip flexors

    A lot of people are surprised to hear the hip flexors mentioned as an important muscle for running. So what does this group of muscles do?
    Best exercises for the glute muscles
    Luke Nelson
    • Oct 28, 2020
    • 2 min

    Best exercises for the glute muscles

    We previously discussed the consequences of weakness in the lateral hip muscles, so now we discuss how to strengthen them!
    Runners, what’s your number? Lateral hip strength
    Luke Nelson
    • Oct 14, 2020
    • 2 min

    Runners, what’s your number? Lateral hip strength

    We've previously discussed the importance of lateral hip strength for runners, but what is normal & how can we assess it?
    Does pelvic drop mean there is lateral hip weakness?
    Luke Nelson
    • Oct 5, 2020
    • 3 min

    Does pelvic drop mean there is lateral hip weakness?

    If your hips drop when you run, does it mean you have weak lateral hip muscles?
    Runners, introducing the glutes
    Luke Nelson
    • Oct 1, 2020
    • 3 min

    Runners, introducing the glutes

    Runners, let me introduce you to the glutes: what they do, & what can go wrong when they don't play their role!
    Can you exercise with pain?
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    • Aug 14, 2019
    • 3 min

    Can you exercise with pain?

    Recent injury? Managing an old injury? Want to keep training but unsure if the pain you’re experiencing is okay? Read more here

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