Butt and Leg Workout For Runners
Runners, This Physical Therapist's Leg and Butt Strength Workout Is Calling Your Name
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Alternating Elevated Heel Tap
- Start standing on a slightly elevated surface, about two to three inches off the ground, like a book, a small platform, or a weight plate laid flat on the ground. Your feet should be a few inches apart and your hands on your hips.
- Lift your right foot, and bring your right knee up to hip height.
- Bend your left knee slightly, and come into a shallow squat as you extend your right foot forward. Lower down until you can tap the ground in front of you with your right heel. Keep your core tight and your chest lifted as you squat, and make sure to keep your hips level so your right hip doesn't drop.
- Bring your right knee to your chest again as you push through your left heel and come back to standing.
- Bend your left knee into the same half squat, this time extending your right leg out to the side. Tap the ground with your right toes.
- Bring your right knee to your chest again as you push through your left heel and come back to standing.
- Bend your left knee into a half squat, this time extending your right leg back behind you as far as you can. Tap the ground with your right toes. Keep your core tight and chest lifted the whole time.
- Bring your right knee to your chest again as you push through your left heel and come back to standing.
- This counts as one rep. Complete five reps on each leg, then repeat for two sets.
