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Toes/Feet pointing out

  • 21-06-2010 10:28pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,686 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    My toes/ feet points out wards when sprinting or walking. Does this mean my Adductors are weak? Looking at my Legs when tensed my Quadriceps Femories are hard are a rock but my Adductors are really soft.

    Should I focus on Sumo squats or Feet pointing out Leg press to strength my adductors so my toes will pull towards the center?


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 119 ✭✭mack32


    Afaik feet pointing out are indicative of tight periformis muscles, try stretching them out/ foam rolling and see if that helps

    transform has done great vids for this stuff on his blog just google transformation catalyst and you should be able to find it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,686 ✭✭✭RealistSpy


    Thanks dude. The physio is too expensive atm so I will just keep with the stretching


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 activegal


    Hi Realspy

    I would suggest you also isometrically strengthen your internal (hip)rotators/ adductors (hip) rotators e.g. Static Squats with Med Ball between knees / Shoulder Bridges holding ball etc etc

    Not sure what you have access to, but Lying Adductions (with band) and/or machine Standing / Seated Adductions (weighted) may help too.

    As well as stretching piriformis as suggested.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,686 ✭✭✭RealistSpy


    I just started sumo squats because I have weak adductors and am also working on sprinting with a different form to currect this.

    In few weeks I will see if its getting better because I never walk like this , it only started last year when I started lifting weights.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 75 ✭✭JimmyR


    Tight hip flexors is more than likely your problem.

    Happens most athletes when they start lifting weights and fail to stretch properly. Stretching is still considered by many as something you do before training and it ends up not getting done enough. All your strength training is tightening the fascia around the muscle.

    As a sprint athlete you should no doubt be aware of the importance of adequate flexibility so your stride length is not negatively affected.


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