What Should You Do With Your Arms When Running?

[@gtn]

What tips do you have for your arms when running? Leave us a comment!

[@riyanhashemjamy10]

I always wondered about this. Thanks for the video

[@gtn]

@@riyanhashemjamy10 Welcome 🙌

[@teratikkoanan7671]

Sir Any.more clip on​ Shoulder​relaxing whilst running.? I​ often felt Shoulder​ pain after finishing running.

[@markankone9362]

Raise your arm when you cross the finish line

[@WtfYoutube_YouSuck]

Remove them for the aero gains.

[@thesaint8400]

Consider removing your arms altogether. Lighter, aero and generally more pro.

[@AME1337]

I sometimes use my hands on the ground, running like a horse, 4-wheel-drive if you like. For that extra momentum or for a nice finisher-foto.

[@thesaint8400]

Nice. This will improve traction and, therefore, performance.

[@AlsRides]

I sometimes do the same, but with my stomach pointed up, a la bridge pose/exorcist demon. The people at the local park runs always give me weird looks as I pass them.

[@stolts34]

I've learned to place your thumbs on you your pointer fingers or middle fingers. This allows you to relax the others.

[@michaelarrieta1895]

Arms back with thumb up

[@charriso]

I’m realizing I don’t use my arms enough when running. Race photos prove this. This is a helpful video!

[@AcousticIllusionsMusic]

Thank you so much! This helped out my running for a ton!!

[@baine3388]

I've just recently learned that I can force my cadence to increase by just swinging my arms faster. It really feels like a cheat code for running.

[@tagoresanketh5938]

What a video !!! Thank you so much for explaining every single aspect so patiently !!!!! Really nice video 👌👌🏃🏾‍♂️

[@AaronGoodTimes]

Great tips. I was wondering the other day if I should have my hands with fingers pointing straight forward like a sprinter.

[@timgosling6189]

Very useful analysis. I thought I was probably doing it right unconsciously; now I now why. Thanks guys.

[@phatmeow7764]

i have just started running after 12 mths (possibly more) and though i lasted the distance my biceps and shoulders seem sore! Glad i found this video!

[@andyw9255]

One of the best running videos on KZbin

[@gtn]

Thanks!

[@Nabbo892]

This is some really good advice I don't move my arms at all and it annoys me. Going to try this on my next run thank you

[@ricey6667]

My arms: flailing around to catch my cap in the wind

[@kingades1013]

3:42

[@kingades1013]

4:05

[@yiannis_christodoulou]

Totally agree with this

[@skateskape]

Creating that good forward motion🏃🏽‍♂️

[@hencocronje2091]

Thanks for the great tips!

[@Izhueful]

Seth Demoor mentioned arms in one of his videos, mentioning practically the same things you guys mentioned and it has changed my running A LOT for the better. Before I had learned from a local running club, that your hands should never go above your bellybutton as this would "tense up my pecs and upper back, thus making it harder to breathe", but that is nonsense and it just left me with shoulder aches and an awkward running form.

[@haroldhdknoxstreet-glide5331]

Big thanks for all the helpful information 👍 Working on aaaaallllll of them 😂 You all stay healthy and safe

[@gtn]

🙌

[@jonathanzappala]

James Joyce, "Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man": "I ran as a proper runner with my arms down at my side" That's probably the only thing I remember about that book. It would have been a funny sight to see haha.

[@benkeyte3986]

"Running through some tips" points on the dad joke Mark

[@richardkennard5456]

Great informative video thanks

[@zyghom]

I always thought my arms are super synchronized with my tempo. And it enough not to disturb them :-)

[@coachw5245]

“What Should You Do With Your Arms When Running?” If one is blessed with two upper limbs: the more powerful the backward movement of the arm (so long as the arm never crosses the centre line of the body) the faster one will run [so long as one leans forward from the ankles]. Stay Safe. Be happy!

[@joanneblast5718]

I gave myself tennis elbow by running long distances carrying a heavy water bottle in my hand - I advise against it. Been 7 mths and it's only just starting to heal.

[@adriellightvale8140]

I've once seen holding your arms behind you as you run be described as a more aerodynamic form. Won't truly figure how true that is without going to a wind tunnel.

[@mitchgourlayrunning2480]

I've never really known what to do specifically with my arms when running, it's something I guess you don't really think of when you're always moving your legs haha.

[@hollandp9606]

When you’re tired your arms can pull you along.

[@mini696]

I stick my hands in my pockets and flap my arms like a chicken. Am I doing it wrong?

[@markthrelfall3577]

Let me know if you run a sub 15min 5km whilst doing it. Then I’ll be interested 🤣

[@quintenbenenga8796]

just a personal reminder that I shouldn't narutorun while running

[@gordoncashwell325]

I thought you weren't supposed to bob up and down when you ran.

[@markthrelfall3577]

Excessive bobbing isn’t ideal. Most elite runners have a small bob as they leave the ground. I’m simply jogging along in this one, and maybe looks exaggerated from the angles. I’ve never considered myself someone to bob up and down

[@lawrencenorman9109]

I truly hate running !!!!!

[@Deadbuck73]

First

[@PoetWithPace]

This is a joke tutorial video, yes? :-O

[@markthrelfall3577]

Well hopefully that means you have perfect technique then 😛