Monday Minute: Front Squat

By Running
Published Dec. 26, 2011
Updated Jan. 23, 2012 at 9:48 AM UTC

In this video, Tim Crowley and friends demonstrate one of the most essential lower-leg strengthening exercises for endurance athletes: the front squat. This exercise increases power and improves flexibility through the hips, helping make you a better all-around athlete.

For more 60-second strength training and injury prevention videos for runners, check out the Monday Minute channel on CompetitorTV.com.

FILED UNDER: Injury Prevention / Video TAGS: flexibility / Front Squat / Injury Prevention / Monday Minute / power / Tim Crowley