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BASIC
TECHNIQUE - SHOULDERS
1. One of the most difficult habits to break in learning to
racewalk is the tendency to raise the shoulders as you go faster. That
habit does nothing to help you racewalk and wastes a lot of energy. New walkers
need to concentrate on keeping the shoulders relaxed and low -- and keep
them there as they pick up speed.
2. There is also a tendency to raise and lower the shoulders
in syncronization with the arm swing. While the upper torso may rotate about
the spine as a counterbalance to the hips rotation, there should not be any
up-and-down motion as one walks.
3. In focusing on keeping the shoulders relaxed and low, do
not go so far as to push the shoulders below their natural, relaxed position.
And, do not allow yourself to slouch in trying to achieve low
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While Icabod (above) is showing no rotation of the shoulders, the walker
below is clearly doing so.
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