5 Common Arm-Swing Problems When Running & How to Fix Them
Channel: Jake Abdinoor
Date: 2018-06-19

Jake, a 2:52 Marathoner & Kinesiologist discusses everything you've ever wanted to know about arm swing, including:

- The function of the arms during running
- How restricting the arms affects running

5 Common Arm-Swing Problems & Solutions:
1. Sore shoulders or neck after running
2. Clenched hands & forearms
3. Wasted movement/arms moving laterally
4. Arm bend is too little
5. Arm cadence isn't quick enough/pumping your arms when running (hint: are you carrying your cell phone while you run?)


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Sources:

Humans have neural connections between their upper limbs and lower limbs that coordinate muscle activation patterns during locomotor tasks. (https://goo.gl/39iULJ)

Leg movements automatically trigger simultaneous movement of the arm and shoulder (https://goo.gl/wnKYtY)

Restricted Arm Swing Effects
In a simple study done with walking, restricted arm motion increased VO2 consumption, heart rate, oxygen cost during movement from 8%-34% across those three variables AND as the walking cadence increased, the stride length decreased. So restricted arm motion had a huge effect on the body, and this was just during walking. (https://goo.gl/nSf8F7)
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