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11 hip-strengthening exercises and stretches for runners

Physical therapists share the top hip-strengthening exercises for runners and stretches to help runners move with ease.

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Woman in pink top and black leggings performing hip exercises for runners on purple yoga mat, with dumbbell nearby
Published Date: Apr 22, 2025
Woman in pink top and black leggings performing hip exercises for runners on purple yoga mat, with dumbbell nearby
Table of Contents

1. Clam raise

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2. Side plank

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3. Single leg calf raise

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4. Reverse lunge

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5. Side lunge

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6. Standing march

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7. Single leg RDL

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1. Seated glute stretch

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2. Kneeling hip flexor stretch with overhead reach

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3. Quad stretch

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4. Hamstring stretch

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Table of Contents
7 hip-strengthening exercises for runners
1. Clam raise
2. Side plank
3. Single leg calf raise
4. Reverse lunge
5. Side lunge
6. Standing march
7. Single leg RDL
4 Hip Stretches for Runners
1. Seated glute stretch
2. Kneeling hip flexor stretch with overhead reach
3. Quad stretch
4. Hamstring stretch
Personalizing your hip exercises 
Benefits of hip-strengthening exercises and stretches 
How Hinge Health can help you
References 

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