Quad Strength: Your quads are central to shock absorption, force production, joint stability, and efficient movement. Let's unpack what they do and some good quad exercises to add to your routine to optimize your performance.

At The Impact Initiative - Woodstock Physical Therapy, we’ve worked with enough athletes to know: not all “tight” hips are actually tight. Sometimes, the issue isn’t stiffness—it’s weakness. And treating them the same way? That’s where frustration and plateaus begin.

When we talk about muscle activation, we’re talking about building intentional movement pathways that translate to stronger lifts, better running mechanics, and injury resilience.

A proper warmup is about priming your body for peak performance while reducing your risk of injury.

Let's unpack the essentials of hybrid athletic training to help you develop the strength and endurance required for events like Hyrox/Deka.