Valentina Schaub on Instagram: "Running places high demands on hip and knee stability. Strengthening your glute medius helps control knee valgus, pelvis drop, and unwanted side-to-side movement — meaning less stress on your joints and smoother running mechanics. Try these 3 exercises: • Curtsy step-downs • Side plank clamshell thrust • Curtsy reverse lunges Adding focused hip and glute strength work made a noticeable difference for me — especially when running longer distances, on uneven terrain

5 Clamshell Variations to Strengthen Your Glutes & Core

Reverse Clamshell, have you tried it? I only do this on one leg, which is the opposite side of my body where my back pain is. It feels so trivial, because nothing is felt anywhere. | Momsanity