What is the arm swing posture when running?

Running is a fitness sport. Our posture is particularly important when running. The correct posture can help us save energy when running. This is also the most basic thing when running. However, many of our friends do not pay attention to their posture when running, which will consume their energy and the effect will not be very good. Therefore, the running posture is particularly important. So, what is the arm swing posture when running? Let’s take a look at it together.

How your feet land

Some people believe that you should land on your forefoot when running, while others believe that you should land on your heel. We recommend starting with the middle part touching the ground first. Research shows that a good distance runner typically lands on the middle of the foot. Slow runners land on the middle of the foot and the heel, while fast runners land forward of the ground. We believe that only sprinters and middle-distance runners are suitable for landing on the front of the foot. There may be some exceptions to this, but landing on the middle of the foot is a good approach for beginner and intermediate runners. This reduces vibration and relieves pressure on the calf muscles and tendons while preparing the foot for the next step.

Hips and head posture

This one is a little hard to visualize: where are your hips when your feet hit the ground? Some people suggest that your feet should be at the end of your center of gravity when you hit the ground, so that your head, hips and feet are in a straight line. Keep your head straight and upright, and look straight ahead. You need to be especially careful when turning your head, usually from the part above the neck, to avoid twisting your body and causing instability while moving.

Arm posture

This position is when you are not using a jogging stroller and can swing your arms. First and foremost, do not stiffen your arms, clench your fists, and fully bend your elbows. Stay relaxed. Bend your arms naturally above your waistline, not too high or too low. The two arms swing back and forth alternately, causing the legs to move in the opposite direction. Sprinters swing their arms fully forward and backward as they run down the track. Many long-distance runners swing their arms in a slight arc, but elite runners don't put too much energy into swinging their arms. In other words, don't swing your arms too vigorously.

Through the above introduction, we now know what the arm swing posture is when running. This is also particularly important when we are running. What we need to pay attention to is to maintain the correct posture. We can pay attention to it when running normally. After a long time, it will gradually become a habit. It is particularly important to form the correct running posture during normal exercise.