Kettlebell Swing, Front Plank and Step-Up

As with the deadlift and squat in our previous issue, these exercises are often done incorrectly. Here’s how to master them for maximum benefit to your running

Jon-Erik Kawamoto

With strengthening exercises, technique is everything. Your form either maximizes or minimizes the desired training outcomes specific to each exercise. For example, a front plank is effective at improving strength and stability of the anterior core muscles, but if your form does not entice your anterior core muscles to hold the plank position (i.e., your form is incorrect), there is no stimulus for them to adapt, so no improvement in stability and strength. Here are three popular exercises prescribed to runners and how to do them right. Kettlebell Swing Why: To increase hip extension power production ability Target Muscles: Primary: gluteus maximus; secondary: hamstrings How: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly turned out. Stand straight and hold the kettlebell with both hands, with an overhand grip, in front of your hips. Next,…

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Canadian Running (Digital) - 1 Issue, July/August 2022

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