Power Poses for Runners

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Take 10 minutes to strengthen key muscles for better running this spring.


CHAIR
Builds->core, legs, glutes, arms

With your feet, knees, thighs touching, sit into a squat. Extend your arms.





TWISTING CHAIR
Builds->core, legs, glutes, arms
While in chair, press your palms together, and rotate to the right.





TWISTING LUNGE
Builds->core, legs, glutes, arms
Step your left foot back while holding the twist. Keep your knee over your ankle.





WARRIOR III
Builds->balance and overall strength
Balance on your left foot. Fold forward, lifting your right leg. Extend your arms.





ARROW LUNGE
Builds->core, legs, glutes, arms
Step your right leg back into a lunge, keeping arms extended.





EXTENDED-LEG BALANCE
Builds->posture, balance, legs
Swing your right leg up and hold it extended in front of you.



By Sage Rountree Image by Mitch Mandel From the February 2011 issue of Runner's World
SAGE ROUNTREE, author of The Athlete's Guide to Yoga, developed this routine. Watch her demonstrate it at runnersworld.com/bodyshop.