Running Techniques - The Arm Swing
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Kim N.
Whether walking or running, a good technique will help you with performance and also in preventing injuries. One of the most typical mistakes I see in runners and walkers is incorrect arm swing. You want to always keep a 90 degree angle in your elbows and allow your arms to swing from the shoulders. Never should the elbows open up and collapse in while you're swinging your arms back and forth. This will result in just a waste of energy. Instead, keep that 90 degree angle and let your shoulders swing back and forth like a pendulum. When running or walking long distances, this more efficient technique will help you go longer distances before being fatigued.
Running Techniques - The Arm Swing
Posted by Kim N.
Whether walking or running, a good technique will help you with performance and also in preventing injuries. One of the most typical mistakes I see in runners and walkers is incorrect arm swing. You want to always keep a 90 degree angle in your elbows and allow your arms to swing from the shoulders. Never should the elbows open up and collapse in while you're swinging your arms back and forth. This will result in just a waste of energy. Instead, keep that 90 degree angle and let your shoulders swing back and forth like a pendulum. When running or walking long distances, this more efficient technique will help you go longer distances before being fatigued.