A Marches - Running warm up drill
Exercise Overview
A-marches are a foundational running warm-up drill that helps train posture, hip drive, and coordinated arm-leg mechanics. They are commonly used to improve neuromuscular control and prepare the body for running, sprinting, and return-to-sport activity.
Muscles Involved
IliopsoasRectus femorisGluteus maximusGluteus mediusHamstringsTibialis anteriorGastrocnemiusSoleusRectus abdominisObliques
Related Conditions
Running gait deficitsReturn to running after lower extremity injuryHip flexor weaknessPoor lumbopelvic controlCoordination deficitsSprint mechanics retraining