Butt and Leg Workout For Runners
Runners, This Physical Therapist's Leg and Butt Strength Workout Is Calling Your Name
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Single-Leg Deadlift
- Start standing with your feet hips-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand or one kettlebell with both hands. If you don't have dumbbells or a kettlebell, put your hands on your hips.
- Lift your right foot slightly off the ground.
- Keep your back flat and core tight as you lean your entire torso forward, simultaneously raising your right leg behind you. Keep your right leg in line with your body and your hips square to the ground, not letting your right hip open up. Lower the dumbbells to the ground, and keep your right shoulder blades pulled down your back. Your left knee will bend slightly as you lower down.
- With your back straight and core tight, lift your torso back to standing and bring your right foot back down. If you can, keep your right foot off the ground as you move through your reps.
- This counts as one rep. Complete eight reps on each leg, then repeat for two sets.
