Banded Lunge March - Hip Flexor Strengthening for Runners
Exercise Overview
Banded Lunge March is a dynamic strengthening exercise that targets the hip flexors while integrating balance, core control, and single-leg stability. It is commonly used for runners to improve marching mechanics, knee drive, and lower-extremity coordination during gait and running.
Muscles Involved
iliopsoasrectus femoristensor fasciae lataesartoriusgluteus mediusgluteus maximusquadricepshamstringsrectus abdominisobliques
Related Conditions
hip flexor weaknessrunning gait deficitsanterior hip painpostural instability during single-leg stancereturn to running rehabilitationlumbopelvic control deficits
