Better efficiency with a different wrist angle when running

It is not entirely uncommon for runners, particularly those who pay attention to their running technique and try to find a slightly better arm movement whilst running, to turn their palms inwards towards their body. Not everyone does this, and even if you do, it does not necessarily mean anything negative. There are many elite runners who run with their palms facing inwards towards their body. But over the years, and having met thousands of runners, I have noticed that when the palms are turned inwards, it is not just the position of the arms that changes. The entire movement of the shoulders and arms can be affected in a negative way. In the worst-case scenario, hands facing inwards lead to a lower cadence, which can create unnecessary vertical movement; this not only costs more energy but also generates greater vertical force upon landing. At the same time, it can increase your overstride resulting in a longer ground contact time – which is undesirable – and may also increase your braking forces and lateral forces, causing you to leak energy sideways. However, for many runners, simply adjusting the angle of the wrist makes it much easier to maintain good, efficient running form. RUNNER'S WORLD WRITES ABOUT MY ONLINE COURSE “THE ART OF EFFECTIVE RUNNING TECHNIQUE”: https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a65815726/influencers-tiktok-running-advice/ __________________________________________________ Fredrik Zillén is an running technique specialist that has over the years helped thousands of runners to a more efficient running technique - from the slowest beginners to members of the Swedish national team in running and triathlon who have participated in the World Championships and the Olympics. He is also head coach for everything related to running technique and biomechanics in running in the international education program to become a certified Hyroxcoach, Level 1 and Level 2. Following the success of Fredrik Zilléns online course in Swedish, he has also produced an updated and improved version in English. You can find it here: https://www.fredrikzillen.com You find the Swedish version at: https://www.fredrikzillenonline.se TESTIMONIALS: ”I am a 2h30 Belgian marathon runner and I must say this is the best course I've seen. I am promoting you to all my running friends. It should be mandatory for all runners.” MDM, Belgium "6:45/km to 5:25/km at the same heart rate in 8 weeks. Good fun course. I would recommend this course to anyone who runs at any level.” Roger "The best money I have ever spent. Great mix of humour, practical technique and theory. I’ve knocked 30 secs off my average pace to 4:30 and at 53 I’m absolutely astonished how relaxed I feel running." Paul, UK "Just wanted to say Im 2/3 through your running program and WOW what an insane difference". Runner, Texas, USA "I'm only 1/3 of the way through the course and I'm already seeing PR after PR on Strava.” Borislav ”After 5 weeks I am following your video course, I am able to run 20-30"/km faster at same perceived effort!” Nicola ”I have done the first two audio lessons now. It's amazing what a difference you made for me. I ran 90 minutes yesterday and have never felt so fresh both during and after the workout, and then I have never run so fast with the same low heart rate.” Update from a runner after 2 of the 6 audio lessons I can honestly say it is some of the clearest and best instruction I have ever recieved in any topic. After a year of shin splints I went for a run yesterday and was almost in (joyful) tears because I had zero pain, so thank you!! Andrew ”I can't thank Fredrik enough for putting his running course out there. I couldn't run more than 3Km without my calves straining - within two or three videos, he'd got me running properly, and I'm now happily running half marathons. Your course is one of the best "fitness money" choices I've made. Money well spent!" John "Fantastic running course. Fredrik is an excellent teacher with a unique approach. I highly recommend this course to runners of all levels.” Kevin "I knew nothing about running other than put one foot forward in front of the other...and fast. Then I signed up for his course. Mind blowing!... and too cheap if you ask me. Totally recommend it." Runner ”Oh my goodness!!! This is an absolutely FANTASTIC course !!! Ive always struggled to enjoy running......pains in knees, calves, hip flexors......it wasnt pretty. Then I found this course and was astounded at how much my running improved after each lesson and with less effort than I was using before. Im now kicking myself for wasting time bumbling around with random techniques when I could have gone straight to the expert!” Kerry, Australia Read more testimonials here: https://fredrikzillenonline.newzenler.com/testimonials The course in English: https://www.fredrikzillen.com The course in Swedish: https://www.fredrikzillenonline.se #running #runningtechnique #trackandfield #runningform #trailrunning