Fitness Tip: Twisted Deer for Runners

Targets: Quadratus Lumborum, a spine and hip stabilizer located in the lower part of the back

1. Sit with your feet on the floor, mat width apart, dropping your knees to one side and creating a pinwheel shape with your legs
2. Walk your hands away from your body and drop to your forearms.

Hold and Repeat on the other side.

Why: This pose internally and externally rotates the legs, which is a complimentary action to the constant hip flexion and extension that takes place while running.