Unlock the hidden POWER in your hips to RUN FASTER

How to improve your hip drive to run faster. In this video, I'm going to show you three running exercises you can use to improve your hip drive when running. These hip drive running drills will help you to run faster by increasing your stride length and power. When it comes to proper running technique, we often talk about running from the hips, using your powerful hip muscles such as the hip flexors, glutes and hamstrings to create better hip flexion and hip extension respectively as you increase your stride length and improve your speed.

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The running exercises shown in this video are great for helping you develop proper running technique and an efficient running stride. The hip flexor exercises are an important but often neglected part of strength training for runners. Glute strength is important for runners, but so is hip flexor strength; this is what allows you to develop a powerful knee drive as you lead forwards with the front leg of your running stride. These exercises should not cause you any hip pain, or pain elsewhere in your body. If they do - stop and see your physical therapist or sports medicine doctor.

Include these hip flexor exercises into your marathon training plan and you'll quickly feel the improvement in your stride as you start to notice a better running hip drive.

Whether you're trail running, running on a track or training for a half marathon, if you're interested in learning how to run with proper running technique and how to run faster by becoming a stronger more efficient runner, be sure to check out the other videos on my channel!

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ABOUT ME: I'm James Dunne, a runner, sports rehabilitation therapist (similar to physical therapist) and coach based in the UK (Norwich and London).

Since 2007 I've been working with athletes focusing specifically on helping distance runners and triathletes overcome injury and improve performance through developing their individual running technique.

Running biomechanics and physical therapy are real passions of mine. I started Kinetic Revolution to help runners run strong and stay injury free.

#RunningTechnique #JamesDunne #PhysicalTherapy

[riversma]

I love how you just get straight to the point 🙏🏾

[djfclips]

Very good. No nonsense, straight to the point, no beating about the bush. Top notch.

[vincentaurelius]

Thanks, JD. I can’t believe I missed this vid from two years ago. The first exercise looks really effective, going to give it a try. You should do a “Ten essential videos” for new subscribers who can’t possibly catch up on every great video you ever made.

[kimjongun]

Thank u so much you have actually help me so much in my running

[steverostill]

Thank James. I've only recently realised how important hip flexors are after decades of running.

[alantay]

Excellent ideas, especially the weighted lunge with step. Thank you.

[CasaBenny]

You're on fire James. Golden content. I can't wait to try the step exercise.

[zachraymond]

Great video. Will cone back for this later

[kateshephard]

This is fab. I was just looking for something to strengthen my hips and usually it is all glute focused. I already do lots of glute work but still feel that the front of my hips need some attention to help my knee drive. Couldn’t have come at a better time!

[sahasrangshuutube]

Wow was waiting for the hip flexors strengthening exercises

[AncoraImparoPiper]

Hitting all the right spots as usual, James. Foot lift with band is easy to do since it requires no set up at all. I'll definitely make it part of my routine. I can feel it working already! James, you play a big part in me becoming a super-strong distance runner. Thanks a million for sharing your expertise and communicating it effectively.

[carminecarannante]

You help me a lot with your videos thank you!

[googoo]

You are a diamond, thank you so, so much

[johnaitken]

Wow James, that 1st band resisted exercise is a beast ! Can’t wait to see what it does to my running form 👍🏻

[schuletrip]

Hi James, as I was running the other day, thinking about your videos on form and technique, it got me thinking how much running form has changed over the years. Has it changed that much from Roger Bannister breaking the 4 minute mile to Eliud Kipchoge breaking 2hrs for a Marathon! Would you consider making a video on this? I would love to see comparisons, similarities and differences between then and now. Thanks mate.

[stluciestrength]

Great! Especially the first two exercises which I'll try to do more often. Unfortunately my weight bench isn't set up for the third exercise. Ant alternatives?Thanks

[Vivungisport]

A great video! I need to train my lazy hips. Is it a good idea to stretch out the hips afterwards?

[markdusautoy]

After the first exercise I really felt it in my hip flexors. For the figure of four run form, have you got a series of drills to achieve this ideal form. When I get fatigued I tend to revert to the shoe shuffle(:.

[markjohnson]

Just come back to this video after looking at another on hip whip while running. Seems like good advice here, as always, James. What's your recommended frequency on these exercises, please? Mark

[bajabeachadvocate]

James: Your videos have been extremely helpful for my running. I thank you so much for that! However, I do find the background music a bit distracting and irritating. IMHO your presentations are so good, that you really don't need any background music.