Glute Weakness and Running Injuries
Weak glutes often contribute to common running injuries, such as runner’s knee, IT band syndrome, and Achilles tendinopathy.
Strong glutes are essential for strong running, as they power your stride, improve your form, and propel you forward.
“The single-leg stance test is a simple screen of balance, stability, and neuromuscular control,” says UESCA-certified run coach and NASM-certified personal trainer Alison Marie Helms. “Ultimately, it shows your ability to organize your center of mass over that stance leg.
This test can help identify weaknesses and provide a path to better running.
- Runner’s knee
- IT band syndrome
- Achilles tendinopathy
Strengthening your glutes could be the key to strong and healthy running.
Author's summary: Weak glutes may hinder your runs.