Engaging the Glutes in Thai Kicks

[Flowermuay]

On The Muay Thai Guy's podcast, I heard a strength and conditioning coach say that lack of engagement in the glutes when doing kicks can lead to knee and low back pain. I've exper low back pain since starting Muay Thai and I've had the problem with lack of glute engagement in running too that led to other injuries.

 

The question: does anyone know of a good article or tutorial that will teach me how to engage the glutes when kicking?

[Giulia Caruso]

I found this old post while looking for kick related posts before opening a new one. So: up!

I was following a running training where there were skipping exercises to learn how to run with your butt. If you look for "how to skip" on youtube you can find lots of football players/coaches showing different variations. 

[threeoaks]

I found this old post while looking for kick related posts before opening a new one. So: up!

 

I was following a running training where there were skipping exercises to learn how to run with your butt. If you look for "how to skip" on youtube you can find lots of football players/coaches showing different variations. 

Oh!  That's why my boxing trainer makes me skip all the time.  Thanks!