Queenax™ of the Week: Strength and Mobility Moves for Runners
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Queenax™ of the Week: Strength and Mobility Moves for Runners
Although runners tend to train year-round, getting outside in the summertime can be slightly more appealing for a number of reasons. This summer, try incorporating some of these Queenax functional movements to supplement your strength and mobility training. Boost your running capabilities for a strong running season while introducing training techniques that can be used all year.
Equipment Needs
- Queenax™
- Strong++
- Superfunctional™
- Wall Bars
Workout Guidelines
Try integrating these movements into your regular functional training routine or complete as a circuit for a quick strength and mobility boost.
Knee Drive at Speed
- Stand facing frame with ankle strap on one ankle.
- Reach foot back and then quickly drive knee to chest.
- Push leg back to extended position and repeat.
- Perform this movement at higher speeds.
Pistol Squat to Hip Extension- alternating
- Set bar at waist level.
- Stand directly behind training baron single leg.
- Extend forward by hinging at thewaist and pushing with the arms.
- Lift one leg.
- Slide back and switch feet to dropinto a SF Pistol Squat.
Single Leg Suspended Squat- Front/Back Tap
- Set bar at lowest level.
- Stand on the bar with a single leg.
- Lift leg and reach down to tap ground in front of bar.
- Lift foot back to centre and then tap down behind bar.
- Keep knees in line with toes.
Wall Bars Hamstring Mobility
- Face Wall Bars and rest one foot on bar at knee or waist height. Raised leg should be bent at knee.
- Hold on to a bar at chest height.
- Straighten leg and maintain contact with both bars.
- Bend knee to return to starting position.