{"id":152671,"date":"2025-12-12T14:52:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T19:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/?p=152671"},"modified":"2025-12-15T15:01:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T20:01:35","slug":"why-runners-should-care-about-the-copenhagen-plank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/sections\/training\/why-runners-should-care-about-the-copenhagen-plank\/","title":{"rendered":"Why runners should care about the Copenhagen plank"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most runners can breeze through their daily mileage, but ask them to hold a Copenhagen plank<\/a> and the wobbling starts instantly. For Belleville, Ont., physiotherapist and runner Kiana Cowger<\/strong>, that’s a clear indication that is a runner is at risk for injury<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Copenhagen plank is a side plank variation where the upper thigh\/foot rests on an elevated surface to lift the body. The exercise targets the adductors (the inner thigh\/groin muscles), which are key contributors to hip stability, power and control while running, especially on trails or uneven terrain. If the adductors aren’t working during your Copenhagen plank, they sure aren’t working during your runs.<\/p>\n

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A post shared by Kiana Cowger | Physical Therapist (@kianacowger)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n