@pt_with_jt: Here are 3 self-assessments you can do to test your side-to-side muscle imbalance: 1. Single-Leg Calf Raise Endurance Test 2. Lateral Step Down Endurance Test 3. Single-Leg 3-Hop Test *this is not an exhaustive list of all tests but a really good starting point *the goal is to be between 10-15% difference, but obviously the closer you can get to 0% the better! No matter how imbalanced you are, if you are a runner that wants to run for a long time with a healthy body, doing SINGLE-LEG STRENGTH exercises is a non-negotiable. Here’s a good starting point: 3 sets of each per week with a moderately challenging weight: 1. Single-Leg Squat 2. Single-Leg Hip Hinge (RDL or Hip Thrust) 3. Single-Leg Calf Raise 4. Single-Leg Lateral Motion (lateral lunge or step down) Plus 2 plyometrics: 1. Single-Leg Pogo Hop 2. Single-Leg Forward Jump (bounding or box jumps) This is general education, not personalized medical advice. If you really struggle with this or need help guiding your specific training to improve this so you can run with confidence and less pain, shoot me a DM and we can talk about working together👍 #run #Running #runners #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #runningcommunity #runninghumor #runningstrength #strengthforrunners #muscleimbalances #muscleimbalance #muscleimbalancetraining #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #physio #physiotherapy #runninginjuries #trainsmarter #runningtips #physicaltherapyhumor #runningtest #runningtests #physicaltherapyforrunners #runningphysio #runningphysicaltherapy #runningphysicaltherapist
