A warm-up doesn’t need to be long — but it should prepare your joints and movement patterns for the training ahead. These five mobility drills focus on hips, back and glutes, making them useful before both running sessions and HYROX-style training.
They’re simple, effective, and easy to add before any workout.
Purpose: Dynamic mobility for the hips and stride pattern.
How to use: 12-15 reps per leg.
Purpose: Full-body mobility targeting hips, hip flexors, hamstrings, and upper back.
How to use: 10-12 reps per side.
Purpose: Improve hip rotation and ease transitions between internal and external rotation.
How to use: 16-20 reps
Purpose: Improve thoracic rotation and upper-back mobility.
How to use: 8-10 reps per side.
5. Standing Banded Hip Flexion
Purpose: Activate the hip flexors in a running-specific position.
How to use: 10-12 reps per leg.
If you’re looking for more structured work to pair with these drills, you’ll find several running and HYROX-focused programs here on the site. They’re designed to be straightforward, practical, and easy to combine with your weekly training.
Good luck with your training!
/ Zebastian
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