@theShamlessin r/Sprinting • Recommends
On “How to shorten your arm swing”
just concentrate on a powerfull down/back stroke and ignore any stuff about shortening the arms.
Heres a good vid about correct armstroke: LINK!
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How to Run Faster - Arm Action for Running Faster
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Legendary coach Tom Tellez explains and demonstrates proper arm action to improve running speed and efficiency.
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2 people recommend thisWhat commenters say. Recommended by commenters as an excellent guide to proper arm stroke and mechanics for sprinters.
@atxsprintcoachin r/Sprinting • Recommends
On “90m @90% 10.5ish”
I agree about the arms. You’re swinging too much from the elbow instead of the shoulder. From the greatest: link to this video
@sprintcelin r/Sprinting • Mentions
On “Any tips to improve? (this is a hill sprint)”
The first step is to continue training. You will improve over time.
Two things I’m noticing:
There’s a lack of intentionality in the arms. You want to drive the arms, staying relaxed at the shoulder joint.
As the leg passes behind the body, you’re sort of lagging. Elite sprinters rip the leg from the ground as it passes behind the body (slow down the attached video to 0.25 to get a good look). This can be rehearsed directly with drills like scissor bounds and thigh pops, as well as indirectly through exercises like sit ups.