Training and Technique Tips
Training and Technique Tips
Reverse Plank Variations
The reverse or Supine Plank is the exact opposite of the Prone Plank. If you are going to do the Prone Plank you need to do the Supine Plank as well. Hold each position for 5 - 10 seconds or up to 15 seconds as you progress. Keep a entire body in a straight line from shoulders to ankles.
Single leg squats
Single leg squats
Do these in 3 different planes of movement.
Left leg - right hand touch at 12 o'clock, 10 o'clock, 2 o'clock
Right leg - left hand Touch
Left leg - left hand touch
Right leg - right hand touch
These squats strengthen up your hips in other planes than the simple movements of cycling or running. Which tend to only allow for strength development in the restricted planes of cycling and running.
Next- progression for single leg squats from easy to hard from simple to complex.
- Foot and ankle prehabilitative exercises for runners.
Core Strength Plank Series Video
This is an example of a core strength program doing The Plank Series.