Why Is Core Strength Important For Runners?
11 Ab-Strengthening Exercises Every Runner Needs to Know to Prevent Injury
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"The Pallof press is so versatile that it's pretty high on my list," Dr. Vera said. There are many variations to choose from, but most importantly, "this movement was designed for anti-rotational strength, which can be useful in sports involving quick changes of direction or swinging a racquet, club, or bat," he said. Those same muscles are important in runners, because they help to control movement between the hips and spine, the rotation of your spine that takes place, and the posture of your back as you fatigue." He recommends performing this exercise two times a week.