This exercise does far more than just train your abs. 🔥
By continuously squeezing the block between your legs, you’re creating tension throughout your body and training your:
✔︎ Core muscles
✔︎ Hip adductors
✔︎ Hip flexors
✔︎ Pelvic and trunk stability
✔︎ Whole-body coordination
The real goal isn’t simply to move your legs, it’s to keep your trunk stable while your limbs move independently.
Pay attention to what happens as you extend your leg. If your lower back begins to arch, your ribs flare, or the pressure on the block decreases, that’s a sign your trunk may be losing stability.
This is where the exercise becomes valuable. It teaches you to brace your core, maintain intra-abdominal pressure, and control your pelvis while your legs move.
That can translate into better movement efficiency and stronger force transfer during training.
It’s especially useful if you want to:
✔︎ Build better core control
✔︎ Maintain a stable trunk under movement
✔︎ Improve pelvic and waist control
✔︎ Move your legs without compensating through your lower back
✔︎ Develop better body awareness and coordination
Don’t underestimate simple exercises like this. The goal isn’t just to make your abs burn, it’s to teach your entire body to work together.
Save this one and add it to your warm-up before your next workout. 💪🔥
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Highland Runners was established in 2012. We carry a wide selection of leading brands, including: Saucony, New Balance, Mizuno as well as many others.
Locally owned and operated store, we provide a full fitting assessment based on the pattern of your run or walk with our free, in-store gait analysis. At Highland Runners, we provide a full fitting assessment based on the pattern of your run or walk with our free, in-store gait analysis. As seen on Fox 5 News, most of our running shoes are specifically designed to enable runners to achieve a prope
08/09/2026
🔥 RUN. PUSH. REPEAT.
This Tuesday at 7 PM! Meet us at Shake Shack BeltLine! 🏃♂️💨
Come get your miles in, push past your limits, and finish strong. Your future self will thank you. 💪
And yes… FREE post-run drink! 🥤
Don’t just talk about getting better. Show up. Let’s run! 👊
07/29/2026
📢 Shake Shake Run Update
We’re simplifying our schedule! Beginning immediately, Shake Shake Run will only meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Shake Shack BeltLine.
We will no longer meet on the last Tuesday of the month at Shake Shack Piedmont Park.
And there’s more good news, the FREE post-run drink is back! 🎉
Same great community, same fun run, just one location and one monthly meetup. All paces are welcome!
07/16/2026
Building a home gym or upgrading your current setup? These XMARK weight plates are considered an industry standard for quality and durability.
This 255 lb weight set alone retails for around $720. Get the complete package, including the 255 lb plates, weight tree, 45 lb Olympic bar, and shoulder pad, for just $599.
Cash only. Local pickup only.
07/13/2026
Join Highland Runners and Saucony for a fun morning on the trails at Fort Yargo State Park! Demo a brand-new pair of Saucony trail shoes during the run as we take on the scenic 7.2-mile Inner Loop (5K turnaround option available). Meet at the Visitor’s Parking Lot at 9:00 AM. Bring $5 cash for the park entrance fee. After the run, stick around for sandwiches and drinks provided by Saucony, and cool off with a swim at the beach if you’d like. All paces are welcome! 🌲🏃♀️🏃♂️
You don’t need a squat rack to grow your glutes.
You don’t need fancy equipment to build stronger, more sculpted glutes. All you need is a resistance band, a little space, and consistency.
🔥 5 glute-focused exercises
💪 10 - 15 reps each
⏱️ Complete 3–4 rounds for a killer lower-body workout.
Whether you’re at home, traveling, or just short on time, this routine will fire up your glutes and strengthen your hips.
💾 Save this workout for your next leg day, and send it to someone who says they don’t have time to hit the gym!
06/30/2026
🎙️ TUNE IN!
Highland Runners Founder Alec Sunwoo Invited to NPR’s The Rose Scott Show
Peachtree Road Race Special
Join Alec as he shares expert advice on:
💧 Hydration & Electrolytes
🏃 Proper Running Form
👟 Race Day Preparation
🌡️ Running Safely in the Georgia Heat
🧠 Pacing & Race Strategy
📅 Tuesday, July 1
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM ET
📻 Live on WABE 90.1 FM / NPR
The Rose Scott Show
06/30/2026
If you have a Peachtree race bib you’re willing to give away, send us a DM!
We’ll help connect you with a runner who would truly appreciate the opportunity.
RunnersHelpingRunners
06/23/2026
Miles shared are miles enjoyed.
Sweaty, smiling, and already looking forward to the next one.
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