12/11/2025
Stronger hips = better trail running.
This banded drill trains the stance leg to resist the knee collapsing inward, which forces the hip to work harder and keeps the pelvis level, which is exactly what you need on uneven terrain.
When your hip endurance improves, you’ll reduce excessive hip drop, stay more stable on climbs/descents, and maintain better form over long distances.
Prescription: 3 sets of 20–25 reps, 1–2x per week.
This is the first video in our trail-runner training series in collaboration with Run Bum Race so keep an eye out for more strength tips for trail runners to come!