Functional Strength Videos

This video demonstrates four basic exercises that can be done to strengthen the core. … [Read more...] about Video: Introductory Level Core Strength Training

This video demonstrates two advanced exercises that can be done to strengthen the core. … [Read more...] about Video: Advanced Level Core Strength Training

These are a standing version of the Lying Hip Abductions (aka Side/Lying Leg Raises or "Jane Fondas"). The standing version engages more core muscles as you balance on one leg. Stand on one foot. Maintain tall and straight body position. Squeeze medial glute (side of hip) to abduct (move away from body) as far as you can. Return leg to midline in a controlled manner. … [Read more...] about Video: Standing Hip Abductions

Raise up with both legs and down with one leg. Stage 1: body weight to flat Stage 2: body weight to drop (done on stair or slant board) Stage 3: progressively add weight in a backpack up to 45-55 pounds » More on functional strength … [Read more...] about Video: Eccentric Calf Raises

Stand so that you face a wall two feet away. Keep your entire foot on the ground and allow your body to roll forward at the ankle so that you “fall” into the wall. (Use your hands to stop your chest from hitting the wall.) The goal is to avoid the tendency to push off at the ankle (as you “fall” into the wall). You want to replicate this motion while running. When running, … [Read more...] about Video: Achilles Drill for Runners