Seated Arm Swings
Seated Arm Swings
Purpose: Improve arm swing for running and sprinting
Quick Coaching Cues
- Sit up tall, don’t slouch
- Swing the arms from the shoulders, not just the elbows
- Relax the shoulders
Common Mistakes
- Not pulling the elbows back during the arm swing. You want the hands to go from the hips to the chin, in a full range of motion
- Swinging side to side, crossing the arms and twisting the torso. Keep both shoulders facing forwards and swing the arms straight front to back.
- Going so fast that the movement becomes stiff and range of motion is too short. Only go as fast as you can stay relaxed and in a full range of motion.
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