by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jan 24, 2022 | Strength Training
If you think crunches are a good way to build core strength, I urge you to reconsider. As a Physical Therapist and running coach, I’m often asked to recommend core strength exercises. While crunches can provide some benefit, there’s an exercise that’s far more...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jan 6, 2022 | Strength Training
If you’re struggling with weak glutes, then squats may be just what you need. The problem is that most runners do them incorrectly, which can lead to injury. Runners will typically keep their chests upright and drive their knees forward, turning off the glutes. Since...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Nov 22, 2021 | Strength Training
When it comes to running, not all lunges are equal. As a physical therapist, I typically find that runners bias themselves to the standard lunge. The one where they step forward and drop the back knee to the ground. While the standard lunge has its place, there’s a...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Nov 18, 2021 | Strength Training
Are you focused on strength training but still getting injured? Here may be the problem: Your exercises aren’t runner-specific. Many runners believe clamshells or leg lifts are the way to go, but those exercises fall short when it comes to injury prevention. As a...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Nov 11, 2021 | Strength Training
Are weak glutes making it difficult for you to run consistently and injury-free? As a physical therapist, I see a lot of runners doing exercises that aren’t helping them. If your goal is to run injury-free, you need to do exercises that are runner-specific. Watch...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Oct 9, 2021 | Injury Prevention, Strength Training
If you spend your time scrolling through running articles online, no doubt you’ll have heard that pronation is the devil. Everyone thinks that pronation is a problem they need to eliminate, but the truth is, it’s completely natural. As well as being part of your...
