The article emphasizes the significance of core mobility, particularly in the spine, pelvis, and shoulder blades, for effective running. While traditional focus tends to be on limbs, the article argues that spinal and scapular mobility can dramatically improve running efficiency by enabling longer strides and greater stability. It discusses key motions like side bending and rotation that are important during the running stride. These movements contribute to greater push-off power and can add substantial length to strides, highlighting core mobility as a key component in elite-level running performance.
"When we run, the spine should not move very much. The two primary movements in life - flexion (toe touching) and extension (back bending) - are limited in efficient running."
"In fact, they're crucial for both enhanced power and stability. Spinal elongation and shortening during the push-off phase of running enhance push-off power for a longer stride."
Collection
[
|
...
]