Standing Arm Swings
Standing Arm Swings
Purpose: Arm swing mechanics and strength for running and sprinting
Quick Coaching Cues
- Stand tall with a slight bend in your knees and brace your core.
- Swing your arms forward and back in a smooth, controlled rhythm from the shoulders and elbows.
- Keep your shoulders relaxed as the arms move.
Common Mistakes
- Only moving at the elbows and not also from the shoulders
- Shrugging the shoulders up instead of staying relaxed through the upper body.
- Not completing a full range of motion.
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