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Straddle Running Man

The Straddle Running Man is a mobility exercise that targets the glutes and the medial glutes to hold the body line during a full straddle planche.

Begin lying on your stomach on top of a box and place your hips on the edge so that your legs hang off.
Lift and extend one leg up and as far sideways as possible.
Your leg should fully extend, so check that your knee straightens and the quad of your working leg briefly engages each time your foot reaches hip height.
There is no need to lift your foot higher than your hips during these extensions.
After a brief pause, bring the leg back with control before switching sides.
Continue to alternate sides for reps and expect to enjoy significant cramping of your medial glutes during each straddle running man set!