@random-guy-5in r/Sprinting • Recommends
On “Hips drop at the start”
I will try a set up based on this tomorrow. Front leg will be roughly at the same place, but the rear one much further back
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Find Your Optimal Block Settings: A Pro's New Method
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Randy Huntington explains a precise method for setting up starting blocks based on individual body measurements and joint angles.
In this video, I team up with one of my athletes to reveal a groundbreaking method for finding the perfect starting block settings. Unlike traditional approaches, this technique takes into account various key factors such as body type, joint angles, and limb lengths to ensure that your block setup is both precise and optimized for maximum performance. Whether you’re a sprinter or a coach, this method will give you the edge you need to start your race with power and efficiency. This method was taught me from Randy Huntington, renowned international coach winner of multiple world championships medals (Mike Powell, Su Bintian, Wang Jianan and many more) Watch now to learn how you can improve your block start and take your performance to the next level! Timeline: • – Introduction • – The standard way • – Old method analysis • – The new method • – Step 1 • – Step 2 • – Step 3 - New method analysis #BlockStart #SprintTraining #TrackAndField #Biomechanics #AthleticPerformance #SprintTechnique #BlockSettings #PrecisionTraining #ViresPerformance #VisMachinaPerformance #StrengthAndConditioningWhy it's here
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@SioKuengMengin r/Sprinting • Recommends
On “Block Start”
If u wanna practice the starting part, here are some advices to improve your starting mechanics, it's better to access the starting block and try to fix it on the block.
It's suggested to use the setting method invented by Randy Huntington:
Randy Huntington block setting method
Here're some advices:
1. Your foot shouldn't go down and try bracing the ground, always step your feet backwards instead.
2. U have to flat your back to makes alignment of your back and waist(Neutral Spine), which enables your body to have more stiffness and lower center of gravity. This goal can be attained when u depress your Scapula. When high level athletes with great start one their mark, their body behind u…
@SioKuengMengin r/Sprinting • Recommends
On “Trying to go 11.1-10.9 by end of season”
If u wanna practice the starting part, here are some advices to improve your starting mechanics, it's better to access the starting block and try to fix it on the block.
It's suggested to use the setting method invented by Randy Huntington:
Randy Huntington block setting method
Here is the checklist:
1. Your foot shouldn't go down and try bracing the ground, always step your feet backwards instead.
2. U have to flat your back to makes alignment of your back and waist(Neutral Spine), which enables your body to have more stiffness and lower center of gravity. This goal can be attained when u depress your Scapula. When high level athletes with great start one their mark, their body behind…
@beeturnin r/Sprinting • Recommends
On “Block start analysis”
His setup also looks a little bunched.
This video helped me: link to this video
@SioKuengMengin r/Sprinting • Recommends
On “How can I improve”
The block setting is terrible, u need to fix it.
It's suggested to use the setting method invented by Randy Huntington:
Randy Huntington block setting method
@SioKuengMengin r/Sprinting • Recommends
On “Any form advice?”
If u wanna practice the starting part, here are some advices to improve your starting mechanics, it's better to access the starting block and try to fix it on the block.
It's suggested to use the setting method invented by Randy Huntington:
Randy Huntington block setting method
Here is the checklist:
1. Your foot shouldn't go down and try bracing the ground, always step your feet backwards instead.
2. U have to flat your back to makes alignment of your back and waist(Neutral Spine), which enables your body to have more stiffness and lower center of gravity. This goal can be attained when u depress your Scapula. When high level athletes with great start one their mark, their body behind…