Dynamic Warm Up For Runners - Single Leg Floor Taps
Exercise Overview
Single Leg Floor Taps are a dynamic warm-up exercise commonly used for runners to improve single-leg balance, hip hinge control, and lower-extremity alignment. This movement helps activate the posterior chain and prepares the body for running, cutting, and other impact activities.
Muscles Involved
Gluteus maximusGluteus mediusHamstringsQuadricepsGastrocnemiusSoleusErector spinaeCore stabilizers
Related Conditions
Running injury preventionPatellofemoral pain syndromeIliotibial band syndromeGluteal weaknessAnkle instabilityHamstring tightness