Sliders: strengthen the entire leg without load for effective running enhancement.

As I have gotten older I’ve been forced to question training practices and assumptions. What once worked for me in the past has now become more challenging or even problematic.

Recovery and strength training are two topics at the top of that list. This year I’ve experimented with different types of strength training exercises, moving away from traditional weight bearing lifts that either took too long to recover from or heightened my risk of injury.

Resistance bands (@tombrady ❤️ them) and sliders really seem to help in a low-key type of way. Pictured are 3 slider exercises that hit the entire leg: hips, adductors, quads, quotes, hamstrings, and calves.