How to Strengthen Glutes without Squats

Podcast
Written By Ali Marty

Season 1 Episode 44 of Running to the Castle Podcast w/ Dr. Ali Marty

In this episode I’m talking about different exercises to do to strengthen your glutes that aren’t squats.

You know that if you have Runner’s Knee, IT Band Syndrome or Meniscus problems that one of the top recommendations is to strengthen your glutes to support your knees, and you know that squats are a solid way to strengthen your glutes.

But what about when your knees hurt so bad you can’t do squats? I gotchu

Listen to this episode to hear me describe

  • 3 exercises using gym machines to strengthen your glutes without squats

  • 3 exercises standing using elastic bands at home

  • 3 exercises laying on your back

  • 3 exercises laying face down on your belly

  • 3 exercises laying on your side

All so you don’t have to do squats to strengthen your glutes

 
 
Ali Marty

Hi! I’m Ali. I’ve been in the health and wellness space since graduating with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2012. I worked in the typical outpatient clinic with active men and women with orthopedic injuries (shin splints, Achilles tendonitis, muscle and ligament tears, knee pain, IT Band pain, plantar fasciitis, and hip and knee arthritis until 2018 at which point I started Mobile Physical Therapy in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over the past few years I’ve transitioned to helping women running runDisney races after they’ve had an injury and they want to finish strong and enjoy the rest of their runcation.

https://dralipt.com
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