Weighted Seated Arm Swings
Weighted Seated Arm Swings
Purpose: Arm swing mechanics and strength for running and sprinting
Quick Coaching Cues
- Swinging left and right is one rep. Use a light dumbbell or small weight plate, 1-5lbs.
- Sit-up tall 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.
- Swing as fast as you can maintain good mechanics.
Common Mistakes
- Using too heavy of weight.
- 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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