Week 134: How to Forward Step and Stick
- kimptwellness
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
The winter is behind us and we're onto warmer days and sunnier skies. And in honor of the Boston Marathon, April is dedicated to all you runners out there. Our theme is Return to Run
Exercise:Â How to Forward Step and Stick
Purpose:Â To introduce plyometrics in a forward locomotive motion
Who It's For:Â Weekend warriors, marathon runners, adults with kids that now walk
Why We Love It:Â Because we know your knee hurts when you run and we want to help you get strong and agile to avoid that
Procedure:
Get into an athletic stance with feet hips width apart and a soft knee bend
Weight shift onto one leg, accepting your full weight on that leg
Maintaining stability and control, move your opposite foot forward and diagonal at a 45 degree angle. Stick the landing, accepting full bodyweight on that leg
Pause, accepting balance, and repeat on the opposite leg
Pick up the pace as you feel confident that you can maintain balance and control throughout each movement
Repeat 5-10 times on each leg
Is this way too easy for you? Don't worry, we gotchu. Try Hop and Stick Forward and Backward for an added challenge.
*Disclaimer:Â Not all exercises are suitable for everyone, and participation in novel activities may increase the risk of adverse effects such as pain, soreness, or injury. Please consult with your Physician or a local Physical Therapist prior to attempting any exercise you feel uncomfortable performing. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue performance of the exercise and consult your physician or trusted clinician for evaluation.
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