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Glute activation w/tight IT bands

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  • 20-08-2012 2:04pm
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    Hanley wrote: »
    Whatever one works the best for you...

    I like lying clams but they aren't great if you've tight IT bands.

    X-band walks are great, as are side lunges with bands just above your knees.

    THIS!

    Any more suggestions from the board?


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    Hanley
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    Woah woah woah... lets make sure this quote is in context. Where did that originally come from and what was it in reference to?!

    I'm guessing something to do with external rotation, valgus patterns and squats?

    EDIT: and the obvious suggestion is to fix your tight ITBs with a roller before trying to do any hip mobility/glute activation work in a session!


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    Dermighty
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    Out of interest what tightens up your IT band?

    I run (both on a treadmill and on the road) I stretch my quads, glutes, calves and hamstrings with dynamic stretches before a session and static after. I haven't used a foam roller in a few months due to laziness on my part. I don't know if my IT band is tight, I haven't felt it being tight as I haven't been working it with a roller.


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