EP 91: Leg Day for Runners: Glute-Building Exercises That Won’t Slow You Down

👉 STRONG RUNNER SERIES - Free training series breaking down why runners need lifting and how to incorporate it into your training: → https://bit.ly/3YE6EQN

Get $20 off your first month with code PODCAST:

→ https://www.thelyssmethod.com/

→ This video is a podcast version of a full YouTube video! Watch it here on Spotify (video edition) or YouTube: https://youtu.be/6T4HmEUlo5Y

In this video, we dive into effective strategies for building stronger legs and growing your glutes as a runner without compromising your running performance. If you're a runner looking to enhance your glute strength, muscle growth, and overall performance, this video is for you!

What you'll learn:

• Top Strength Exercises for Legs and Glutes: Squats, lunges, and deadlifts tailored for runners

• Proper Form & Technique: How to execute exercises with the right range of motion to maximize growth

• Building Glutes without Sacrificing Running: How to balance running with strength training for better glute development

• Nutrition for Muscle Growth: What to eat to support your glute-building goals

• Recovery Strategies: Essential tips for recovery to avoid injury and boost muscle growth

• Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting, this video provides actionable tips to help you build stronger, more defined glutes while keeping your running performance at its best.

🤘🏻 TRAIN WITH ME HERE → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/programs

🤘🏻 FOLLOW LYSS ON IG → https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/

🤘🏻 LEARN MORE + FREE RESOURCES → https://doclyssfitness.com/

🎧 Strength/Muscle Building Seasons: https://bit.ly/3UwAYek

🎥 Step-Up Variations: https://youtu.be/PVa4Of-K3oE

🎥 Lifting at Home: https://youtu.be/n0vQU5633vo

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Introduction

1:02 - Eat enough food

1:20 - Potential off-season goal

2:45 - ROM, load, and volume

3:45 - Compound movements

4:24 - Back squat

5:05 - Reverse lunge or split squat

6:45 - RDL

7:45 - Step-up variations

12:45 - Single leg RDL

15:58 - Lunge variations

18:20 - Hip thrusts (kinda)

19:25 - Single leg glute bride

21:00 - Slow down your lifts

22:14 - Rep ranges

23:15 - Weekly spread

24:15 - Conclusion