<p>Your arm swing isn’t just movement—it’s balance, rhythm, and power. Get it wrong, and you’re leaving free speed on the table.</p><p>What if the thing you’re ignoring in your running form is secretly draining your energy mile after mile? This episode breaks down the real, science-backed reason why your arm swing is a powerhouse for efficiency and balance, not just for looks. I’ll give you four simple fixes and drills you can use immediately to clean up your mechanics, reduce wasted effort, and finally start feeling as strong at the end of your run as you did at the beginning.</p><p></p><h2>Key Takeaways</h2><ol><li>Arm swing isn’t just for looks. It’s essential for balance and energy efficiency. Poor arm movement forces your core and legs to overcompensate, wasting fuel and slowing you down.</li><li>Four small tweaks—dropped shoulders, soft 90° elbows, driving hands back (not across), and relaxed “potato chip” hands—add up to smoother, fresher running.</li><li>Your arms and legs are neurologically wired together, so clean arm motion helps your stride stay in rhythm without extra mental or physical effort.</li></ol><h2></h2><h2>Timestamps</h2><ul><li>[00:11] What You'll Learn</li><li>[00:50] The 6 Levers of Running Form</li><li>[02:09] Lever 4 – Cadence</li><li>[03:28] What Is Arm Swing?</li><li>[05:20] Use This to Improve Your Arm Swing</li><li>[05:37] Fix Drill #1 — Shoulder Drop, Not Shrug</li><li>[06:55] Fix Drill #2 — Elbow Angle ≈ 90° (But Soft)</li><li>[07:56] Do This to Help Another Runner</li><li>[08:15] Fix Drill #3 — Drive Back, Don't Cross</li><li>[09:09] The Study on Arms and Legs Relationship</li><li>[10:01] Fix Drill #4 — Hands Low; Loose Grip With Thumbs Up</li><li>[11:32] What Happens When You Put All of That Together?</li><li>[12:07] What You Really Need to Fix Your Run Form</li></ul><h2></h2><h2>Links & Learnings</h2><ul><li>📈 Get your free improve arm swing training plan here <a href="https://dlakecreates.com/armswingfree" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dlakecreates.com/armswingfree</a></li><li>🎧 Listen, read and learn more here <a href="https://dlakecreates.com/armswing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dlakecreates.com/armswing</a></li><li>Learn more about Run Form - <a href="https://dlakecreates.com/runform" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dlakecreates.com/runform</a></li><li>Learn about strength training <a href="https://dlakecreates.com/10w2s-5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dlakecreates.com/10w2s-5</a></li><li>Improve your breathing <a href="https://dlakecreates.com/running-breathing-techniques/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dlakecreates.com/running-breathing-techniques/</a></li><li>Cadence Toolkit <a href="https://dlakecreates.com/improve-running-cadence-tips/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dlakecreates.com/improve-running-cadence-tips/</a></li><li>Instagram – <a href="https://instagram.com/dlakecreates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/dlakecreates</a></li><li>Strava – <a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/120507" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.strava.com/athletes/120507</a></li></ul><p></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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