Pre-Run Drills for Glute Activation and Good Form

Here's my daily pre-run routine I use to get the right muscles firing so I can start off my run with good form. Thanks so much for watching!
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[@curtbentley]

Thanks! I'm a puller...and have been struggling with hamstring issues for the last 2 years. Also, you're obviously getting more comfortable in front of the camera with each video you do. Keep it up, because you produce some really great content.

[@mohamedorayith4626]

4:30 is a beautiful note . WELL DONE

[@JonShelton3]

Thank you! Almost in tears as I write this. I have been struggling with tight hamstrings, calves, hip flexors and especially tight psoas for over a decade. Lately increased my running distance and started getting nasty blisters on my feet from using bad form. I had recognized the need to strengthen my glutes 2 years ago and implemented squats and deadlifts to remediate. Then the squats gave me hemmrhoids so I had to go easy on that. You just taught me that I can exercise my gluteus while running. Who knew 🤷. Yesterday I watched this video and then went for a long run using justly my glutes. Apparently mine had not been activating at all. My form was better, I felt better, it even helped my abs, back and shoulder position. I feel taller. Thank you. This video seems to be the solution to so many of my problems. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@rosscalais1662]

Ignore the other comment. I'm glad you found something that works for you. Keep on running.

[@abigrunner209]

Awesome coaching... I was 2:16 marathoner and probably never used my glutes correctly. Now 30 years later I’m really learning to run stronger and coaching new runners correctly...

[@richardhislop-harvestthena4882]

Thanks coach Sandi! Helping with overcoming the IT stuff along with all your other strengthening videos for my underperforming glutes and such!

[@WJRobbins125]

Good information and demonstration of isolation. Thank you!

[@janettackett7659]

Great video! Thanks for all the great content you and Sage put together! Really appreciate it and have learned a lot!

[@EricTriplett]

This one and the Core Strength for Runners video are just perfect! Thank you for producing these videos!

[@MarceloMoraes]

Hi Sandy, the content of your videos (and also coach Sage's videos) are impressively helpful, they help us a lot. I would you like to thank you so much for sharing your knowledgement with us. Super Duper. Greetings from Brazil.

[@alanwilkinson5179]

Thanks for the best video advice I have seen for runners' glute activation (and I've seen a lot!).

[@someonegreat7]

Great video Sandi! I've been trying to do these as often as possible before I start, and I can always feel the difference in muscle activation and the improvement in form. So important to use all muscles in your legs!

[@WiseGuyFTW]

Great tips! Especially the leaning into a fence and activating by stomping the ground.

[@rogierwijn5809]

Sandi, you explained it so clearly that I tryed them right away. Especially the last one feels good! I am going to apply them for sure. Thanks!

[@az1trey]

Great information and demonstration, thanks for sharing. BTW, you are gaining more confidence in your videos. Good job with your growth and improvement. Keep it up!

[@lisarunsfast7368]

Super helpful! Thank you 😊

[@marlinweekley51]

This is the first time I have ever heard glute activation explained and demonstrated so clearly and simply - good work, thanks

[@alecmcguinness4096]

Awesome can’t wait to try this!

[@nateisright]

Great advice and demonstration. I really needed the advice too. Thanks coach

[@benjanson7484]

Another great informative video sandi thank you

[@MegaDownHere]

Amazing, thank you for this advice. Every time you post a video (or Sage) I am more and more amazed. You are doing a great job, keep it going. :-)

[@dakzer55]

Very very useful tips. Thanks, all I needed were some practical pre run exercises to learn activating my glutes, as I have a weak left side. 👍

[@JonnyEarthling]

This! is! Sparta!!! I mean This! Is! Awesome!!!!! Advise from Sandi. I feel like I’ve struck gold as this is awesome running advise. More please! Thank you

[@ConnectYourBody]

Really nice explanation and drills! Thanks

[@Rettequetette]

Thank you so much! Your videos are really helpful.

[@skydiverc1656]

Hi Sandi, watched video this morning, did the warm-up drills, then went out for a 2 hour LSD run. I think I had my glutes pretty much engaged for the entire run. Great videos & thank you !

[@amyrothenberg5660]

This was so helpful! I tried what you suggested and also began to notice how much I was pulling on my runs... your suggestions helped me improve my running form which seemed to have the added benefit of increasing my speed:) Afterwards I did not have tight hamstrings like the times before. Many thanks!

[@aliciaerby3862]

Girl! Just found you ... so excited!

[@Len1977gt]

Great video! Can you or Sage please make another video on excercises for ab and core body workouts?

[@RedBar3D]

I'm currently recovering from a knee injury. I have some glute strengthening and running form correction to do so this video is really helpful. It's also nice to hear a professional runner confirm that it takes time to correct one's form. It doesn't happen overnight.

[@joseneto3468]

Great information! Thank you so much!

[@richardhislop-harvestthena4882]

Thanks! Was wondering with over coming the IT stuff what my Pre run drill should be. I’ll try this! Thanks Sandi!

[@ullsten67]

This was really helpful. Especially the push down exercise.

[@22RedEyeJedi22]

Thanks! Those marks on my calves! and I'm sure pulling led to my minor ankle injuries...Will start the drills right away!

[@robertjones7023]

Yes this is helpful! I never learned how to run properly, or that there was a correct way :)

[@kiktkikt2863]

Thanks.the video is a great breakdown and explanation I’ll use this tmr thanks agin

[@chrisbaldwin5334]

Great video

[@Opi395]

Perfect timing for me as I recovered from am injury after my last marathon. I have to rebuild the connection to my lower abs and my glutes. Your strength training videos and drills have helped me immensely the last 3 years I've been watching them. Thank you so much!

[@SusanCS17]

I often get dirty calves from brushing my feet against them, and I’ve struggled with IT band issues over the last 3 years. This is very helpful! Thank you!

[@xGshikamaru]

Same here, I know my glutes are kinda weak but I wouldn't have guessed it was also the cause of the calf stains. Actually, it's not just stains, the rubbing actually creates irritation down there after very long runs (2h and more), thanks Sandi

[@fuscia13]

Thank you!

[@DanRuns]

Really helpful! Thanks :)

[@trailmomma]

Oh my gosh. The Donkey Kicks with the band I just discovered last week and have been loving these! And the the pull downs I saw on @gaithappens and have been doing those too! 👍🏼 And love the Topos!! 😉

[@krithikpraveen4133]

This helps me thank you

[@naisbyw3276]

Thanks very helpful

[@bryanurizar]

God that grass looks perfect for running!

[@deft08]

Good choice of font in the video btw!

[@devohnmitchell]

Thanks 👍 👍👍👍🏻

[@kerynklein5605]

Great tips. Def give them a go. Need to add in drills as well. Where in a program is it best to put them? Eg after easy runs, or tempo runs or where? And how often per week? Thanks so much.

[@AnisQiz]

Hi, this was very helpful, thanks. I've watched a few videos to learn how to activate the glutrs, and this one did it. Thanks. Will running this way help avoid injury? Twice I injured muscle connecting hip and leg.

[@stluciestrength]

Pretty good. Question: on the hip hike is the non support side being hiked up & is it to the side or straight up? Thanks.

[@robertreuvekamp]

Gold

[@lindatalla2945]

I'm new to running. The details you provide help me understand not only how to do it but why. Thank you!

[@AlexRace2019]

Great video & info! Thanks for inspiring me to start my own channel and vids :))

[@mollyblake215]

👍

[@jerrypaterson3151]

Nice channel bro,, will u be making running vids then??

[@seanc.5310]

Great info and much appreciated! My only advice would be to find someone who knows how to operate a camera as the ISO changes and shooting into the sun ☀ are taking away from the quality of your video.

[@dariodimarziasalvatore971]

Please upload more

[@stevocanuck]

donkey kicks are my favourite

[@dayane2755]

👍🏻

[@jazz3695]

I have severe pain in my hips from running how can I fix it Sandy.?

[@BloodMeridien]

Your hip is dipping in when you lift your right leg. The left leg is good, hip level.

[@milantopic1340]

Every part, can I find out your name? how could I show it to colleagues, coaches.

[@yeyeTF2]

I often have my foot hitting my inner calve of the opposite leg. I believe I'm activating my glutes correctly and using good form. Are there other reasons this could be happening? I wear pretty big shoes maybe thats it? Is striking your inner calves occasionally a big issue?

[@topoisomerace]

Sometimes for me it's just a consequence of the ground being uneven and my stride gets thrown off laterally a bit. On a treadmill, I don't recall hitting my calves.

[@yeyeTF2]

@@topoisomerace i guess that makes sense. I run on rough trails often. i think i still hit my calves on the treadmill sometimes, but not nearly as much when on loose rock or muddy terrain thanks!

[@malnatt1715]

Sei bellissima, 💓💔

[@vivianlaviv7226]

How can I eliminate shin split? Pls... explain

[@Psalm146-2]

VIvian Laviv old comment - but high quality, cushioning, shoes. I used to suffer fro shin splints badly but with good shoes and keeping at it even when it hurt eventually solved the problem. Don’t give up.

[@barbarairena6714]

months....?

[@mlmckbar5527]

which country you belongs

[@vikramshinde834]

i like to u and u r lessen