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5 Gym Exercises To Prevent Running Injuries

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Grab your pen and paper or follow along as Sarah takes you through 5 gym exercises you should be doing to prevent pesky running injuries!

↓↓ Do you have a favourite gym exercise? Let us know in the comments! ↓↓

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What’s in this video?
00:00:00 Preventing Running Injuries with Strength Training
00:01:56 Smith Machine Workout Tips for Stability and Strength
00:03:50 Essential Strength Training for Runners: Calf Raises and Lunges
00:05:52 Mastering the Perfect Lunge Technique
00:07:53 Perfecting Your Squat Form for Runners
00:09:51 Mastering Squats: Techniques and Benefits for Runners
00:12:00 Importance of Glute Strength for Runners
00:13:56 Importance of Strength Training for Runners
00:15:56 Perfecting the Single-Leg Glute Bridge and Variations
00:17:56 Sarah's Impressive Gym Performance

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20 Comments

@carlhumanbcrab 1 year ago

First piece of gym advice for runners is never turn up to the gym in running shoes. You want something flat with minimal padding if possible so you can grip the floor and balance better

@fns58 1 year ago

I don't know what's worse. Not creating chapters or making them at completely random timestamps like this video lmao

@Sadia_Farzana 2 months ago

Extremely underrated video The trainer is very knowledgable

@jennierayner2152 1 year ago

i also have lower leg issues so calf raises have been huge for me - i do them in the shower while i'm waiting for my conditioner to sink in lol, so there's a hot tip for the time poor

@ulfeliasson5413 1 year ago

Feel free to do a video about hip flexors.

@EJH_1138 3 months ago

After going to a great physio for a 6 months to identify a few issues and fix them, most of these exercises were given to me. They work and I am running again zero issues.

@usr-bin-gcc 1 year ago (edited)

I've not used a Smith machine myself, but its worth having the safety stops higher when doing calf raises (as high as possible without affecting the exercise), in case your foot slips of the step and you fall. Sadly there has been a fatal accident that happened that way this year. Very useful video - I hate strength exercises, but I hate being injured more!

@LeadYourLiving 6 months ago

Ugh…this is the year I am committed to starting more focused strength training. Probably a little late since I am 58 and have been running for 25 years but better late than never! I’ll be saving this video as I try to muster up some enthusiasm to get started LOL This is very helpful!!

@thesmithselvis 1 year ago (edited)

That's' one of the best and very well explained leg exercises for running I've seen on Youtube. I have gone back to running (just hit the 5k mark) and do strength training three times a week, always making sure to do leg day, even though it's the toughest, it's really helped my leg strength and running endurance. The exercises in this video keeps you focused on key leg exercises, and the muscles that are targeted and strengthened, and how important they are in improving your running. and help prevent injury.

@Sadia_Farzana 2 months ago

Really loved the video

@nori119789 1 year ago

The instructor is so knowlegable.😊

@rayrivera1830 1 year ago

I believe working the hamstring fixed my knee a lot.
Also started running with flat shoes like Topo.

@Nayz13 1 year ago

Strength training makes a huge difference, Om so glad that I started it, no more stupid ankle, hip flexor/ back issues either

@bearralofun6223 1 year ago

I do a lot of variations of these with what I have at the house. I'll hit every muscle group at least once each week over the course of 5 30ish minute workouts. Nothing crazy, but helps keep me balanced out. If you ever see a guy doing the lunges up and down the street with a giant bucket over their head rather than weights at their side, that's me.

@Deranged_Grape 1 year ago

With a bad knee and looking to get back into running, this video is perfect for strength at home

@UTubeSL 1 year ago (edited)

Sarah, you sub-20minute-5k-running-absolute-legend! Thanks for this, I don't do enough strength training, but this has made me put in structured sessions 🙂

Would be wonderful if you could incorporate these into your 5k training plans on your website!

@lauren2906 1 year ago

Got a weird "injury" from altering my gait after running on densely packed, but uneven, snow. I was definitely not taking strength training seriously enough. This video arrived at a great time for me; thank you!

@annecoleman5502 1 year ago

This was so helpful, thank you!! More like these please 😁

@2wheels1guy25 1 year ago

If I may, I would recommend not to wear running shoes when doing strength training (especially when you are just starting out) to prevent instability. Wear shoes with thin soles (skate shoes, futsal shoes, chuck Taylor’s).

@ann-bl7cf 1 year ago (edited)

10:31 Never do squats with the bar on your ponytail!! If you have to bail the rep, the bar can take the ponytail with it and yank your head back as you drop the bar..

I can imagine failing the rep wasn't a concern in this shoot, but if you do squat heavy, it's better to put your hair in a bun :)