Top Exercises for Running Ranked:1. Squats — All squats are effective at hitting most parts of the lower body. It doesn’t really matter which you choose: goblet, front, back, or overhead. My favorite might be Bulgarian Split Squats — they hit your glutes, hamstrings, and quads so well.2. Clamshells — I do clamshells almost every day. They’re simple but great for glute activation. They help your alignment and take pressure off your knees by shifting the load to your glutes.3. Poliquin Step Ups —