How To Use Your Arms While Running

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  • Using your arms properly while running can help improve your running form and overall performance. Here are some tips on how to use your arms while running:
    Keep your arms relaxed: Avoid tensing up your arms, as this can waste energy and cause unnecessary strain. Keep your arms relaxed and loose.
    Bend your elbows: Your elbows should be bent at about a 90-degree angle. This helps to reduce unnecessary upper body movement and allows you to generate more power in your stride.
    Swing your arms forward and back: Your arms should swing naturally forward and back, not side-to-side. Your hands should swing back to about hip level, and then forward to about chest level.
    Don't cross your midline: Avoid crossing your arms across your body's midline while running, as this can cause your upper body to twist and throw off your balance.
    Use your arms to help with momentum: Your arms can help you generate momentum and power in your stride. Try to time your arm swings with your leg movements, so that your arm swings forward with your opposite leg.
    Keep your shoulders relaxed: Avoid hunching your shoulders or shrugging them up toward your ears. Instead, keep your shoulders relaxed and down, with your chest slightly lifted.
    By keeping these tips in mind and practicing proper arm movement, you can improve your running form and become a more efficient runner.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 401

  • @dannywelbeck8800
    @dannywelbeck8800 Рік тому +489

    Wow I tried this a few times and I’m now a professional drummer

  • @countchocula5379
    @countchocula5379 Рік тому +533

    I finally connected all of these movements today and it made me feel like an unstoppable running MACHINE! Thank you so much for all of your amazing advice and demonstrations! It’s REALLY REALLY helping! God bless 🙏🏻😇❤️

    • @_charihawkins
      @_charihawkins  Рік тому +28

      You're so welcome! 🙌🙌🙌

    • @Param.G.C
      @Param.G.C Рік тому +2

      Dude said it sarcastically 😂

    • @Vivek-qe5vh
      @Vivek-qe5vh Рік тому +2

      ​@@Param.G.C😂😂😂

    • @danclark3377
      @danclark3377 Рік тому +2

      Helpful. Thank you. Technique can always be improved. What make are your shoes Miss?

    • @tjubix1525
      @tjubix1525 Рік тому +1

      Isn't this something every runner almost automatically does?

  • @nishantpandey1234
    @nishantpandey1234 11 місяців тому +66

    U r just a genius, I was getting tired just after 200 meters but just after going through 2 of your videos, today easily ran 2 km. I m a beginner 51 yrs old

  • @staciebailey
    @staciebailey Рік тому +21

    Tried this on my run today and I was floored by how much better it felt! I’m unstoppable now

  • @gregbaumann4770
    @gregbaumann4770 Рік тому +101

    LOVE the drumming analogy!
    Chari, the content, the video quality, of EVERYTHING YOU share: always SO GOOD, SO HELPFUL! YOU are an INCREDIBLE teacher and communicator! Thank YOU so much! YOU have an AMAZING day of training!

    • @_charihawkins
      @_charihawkins  Рік тому +4

      Thanks so much!! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @DMG123ish
      @DMG123ish Рік тому +3

      Totally agree. Thanks for the great info!

  • @OverlyCuriousEngineer
    @OverlyCuriousEngineer Рік тому +33

    This is THE best analogy/ cue i have ever seen for syncing arm movements. I always struggled with the arm movement and got tired quickly. Greatly appreciated.

  • @natalielawyerchick
    @natalielawyerchick Рік тому +1

    I’m a terrible runner. I started back after years of not running. Your tips have helped me soooo much. Thank you

  • @DebHaranoYoga
    @DebHaranoYoga Рік тому +5

    OMG! What a difference. I had the arm swing in sinc with my legs, but I haven't "drummed". Made all the difference! Thank you!

  • @burjalarab101
    @burjalarab101 Рік тому +12

    Chari, many of your videos are too good to be true. They help me learn a lot. Thank you!

  • @gowrinarayani247
    @gowrinarayani247 9 місяців тому +11

    Girl, where were you five years ago when I tried running and gave up after an injury? I've started running again after your tips and I'm enjoying it. You're a godsend. ❤

  • @AJ_iT627
    @AJ_iT627 5 місяців тому +1

    MAM u deserve Gold medal from world championship 💥
    Luv❣️frm India

  • @sumwitegurnm6558
    @sumwitegurnm6558 Рік тому +4

    You are the only person on social media to be THIS helpful for me. I can’t wait for outdoor to start so I can eat it up

  • @rhythmkeeper
    @rhythmkeeper Рік тому +1

    I've only been running for about 6 months but I've been drumming for 45 years. I always make rhythmic associations when running and absolutely love this lesson. You're the bomb Chari! 🎶

  • @MrATC35
    @MrATC35 6 місяців тому

    You are sooooo good!!! You are my “virtual warm-up/technical running coach!!” Last Labor Day 2023 was my first half-marathon, and I have 5 half-marathons on the calendar this year!!! Thank you for all you do!!!! Will PR this Labor Day 2024!!!🏃🏾‍♂️

  • @Me_di
    @Me_di Рік тому +2

    She’s really good at this

  • @imranladak3869
    @imranladak3869 Місяць тому

    My mind is blown. What an amazing lesson - I can’t wait to try it out tomorrow!

  • @airbus7373
    @airbus7373 Рік тому +1

    There’s a reason the military marches just like this (swing the left arm forwards when you step with the right foot, and vice versa). It looks smoother, and is the most efficient. Great tip!

    • @RunningAllDay4ever
      @RunningAllDay4ever 10 місяців тому

      Yup, we always marched to ‘9 to the front 6 to the rear’. (9 inches forward, 6 inches rearward, as in hand placement)

  • @0ninetyseven97
    @0ninetyseven97 Місяць тому

    Thanks! I am running faster now i love your videos

  • @ponderosa3928
    @ponderosa3928 Рік тому

    Hi I did this walking today. Amazing. By leaning forward instead of backwards, there was an instant improvement. Thank you again! I may actually start to enjoy walking and eventually jogging.

  • @anthonyclay8158
    @anthonyclay8158 10 місяців тому

    Young lady your teaching are the best I just turned 60 taking up running again, started with biking 1st 3 years ago
    In high school I did the jump events to get points for the team and hurdles. Always thought I would be really good in the 400,800m and mile but didn’t get the chance so now I’m starring my bucket list of running again. Thanks for your instructions.

  • @kevinpatel6602
    @kevinpatel6602 2 місяці тому

    You are the "best"... accept my gratitude

  • @МишаДоносиян
    @МишаДоносиян 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you! I love you❤

  • @tobias5224
    @tobias5224 Рік тому +1

    I would have never thought anyone could run without arms and legs in sync.

    • @tjubix1525
      @tjubix1525 Рік тому

      That's exactly what I was thinking, how can someone not run like this 🤔🤦‍♂️ arms and legs are automatically in sync

  • @andygray4418
    @andygray4418 Рік тому +4

    When I was at school we didn't get taught this. It was simply a command yelled across the field of "GO!" So even the teachers didn't know how to run otherwise they would have taught us, but they punished us for what they didn't understand either if we failed to complete the track.

  • @TheJASDrummer
    @TheJASDrummer Місяць тому

    Best running tips I've seen on youtube. Much appreciated!!!

  • @bernhardnickel1140
    @bernhardnickel1140 Рік тому

    This is such a powerful cue! I tried it on a run today, and I could tell immediately exactly what you talk about here: it's a lot bouncier, and it gave me a lot of forward momentum. Thanks!

  • @ihadnoideathatgoogleallowe6551

    I've watched a lot of videos already discussing running forms and I've never heard about this one. I'm gonna try this on my next run. Thank you so much!

  • @Claymore357
    @Claymore357 4 місяці тому

    U doing the most to stay healthy 😊 I love it, me three!

  • @wangjo-an9283
    @wangjo-an9283 Рік тому

    You’re way too good at describing all these tips, thank you!

  • @jeremyburns9151
    @jeremyburns9151 3 місяці тому

    Great tip. Thanks!

  • @santoshgujar5237
    @santoshgujar5237 Місяць тому

    ✨Thank you, Sister 🙏✨

  • @shannonjones8877
    @shannonjones8877 Рік тому +1

    That's a fantastic explanation and demonstration. So easy to understand. Hopefully also easy to remember the next time i go running.

  • @shekidhanda8635
    @shekidhanda8635 Рік тому +1

    Great work dear 🙌🙌🙌

  • @CoachTC23
    @CoachTC23 Рік тому +4

    You’re crushing this content appreciate the efforts!

    • @linyenchin6773
      @linyenchin6773 Рік тому

      Effort* the word never needs suffix to denote "many types of effort," effirt is just effort no matter the quantity and quality beung referenced.

  • @Whatevertheheck
    @Whatevertheheck 10 місяців тому

    This actually sounds so relaxing, I like that it’s something to think about while running!

  • @izabellaburak5237
    @izabellaburak5237 9 місяців тому

    My runs have never been the same (in the best way) since I took this advice a year ago!!! Seriously thank you 🙏

  • @michaeldr5120
    @michaeldr5120 Рік тому

    I've been running for about a year and I've lost 40kg and decided to do weight lifting which has been tidious for me but your tips have gotten me right back on track to run, thanks 😊

  • @tilu3303
    @tilu3303 Місяць тому

    I didn't even know that wasn't automatic, but I have seen people run like it's not, so great job of pointing it out with that explanation.

  • @michaeladjodha2269
    @michaeladjodha2269 Рік тому +1

    This is great! Thank you

  • @dimmon3991
    @dimmon3991 Рік тому

    I like your arms, it's looks strong, yet elegant.

  • @kevinfancher3512
    @kevinfancher3512 Рік тому

    You have found your niche, my dear. I can't even run anymore, but I'm loving it.

  • @askingwhy123
    @askingwhy123 Рік тому

    More news I can use! I've been running longer than you've been alive, but never had coaching. Great stuff!

  • @sharifahmaslizajamalullail6710
    @sharifahmaslizajamalullail6710 2 місяці тому

    Thank You for this pro tips

  • @RealWomenRealStories
    @RealWomenRealStories Рік тому

    Very good. Good Luck♥️

  • @jyosthnadevilakili7452
    @jyosthnadevilakili7452 2 місяці тому

    Wow.... It's a good tutorial I have ever seen 😮❤ thank u so much beautiful

  • @JD-ux6jk
    @JD-ux6jk Рік тому

    that was actually kinda cool👏🏽

  • @steve_santiago
    @steve_santiago Рік тому +1

    Great video. I can’t wait to use this technique on my next run. Oh and nice kicks! 👟

  • @Replay_1988
    @Replay_1988 9 місяців тому

    Each video with added value. Thank you so much

  • @rickmaganga3626
    @rickmaganga3626 Рік тому

    I finally understand that I don’t suck at running. I just never learned how to run efficiently. Thank you for your videos. Can’t wait to get out and try this out!

  • @BrickWilbur2020
    @BrickWilbur2020 Рік тому

    You must have had the worlds best coach to teach you all this stuff! Awesome.

  • @patrickwhite4814
    @patrickwhite4814 Рік тому

    You're the best! Thank you because running is not an easy thing to love but it's something that I'm gradually starting to love and I'm trying to be able to cover more distance than i am now. You're tips are helping me achieve a better form and with that, i hope more distance.

  • @ranjithkumarmuthukrishnan8524
    @ranjithkumarmuthukrishnan8524 10 місяців тому

    Gorgeous tip

  • @lightynight
    @lightynight 5 місяців тому

    You really explain everything SO WELL it’s such a motivation and definitely hope I remember to try this in my run session tomorrow morning! I just ran this morning and finding out I am making ALL THE MISTAKES, I even get off balance.

  • @prashantkushwaha5636
    @prashantkushwaha5636 Рік тому +1

    Nice tips

  • @akshaychavan541
    @akshaychavan541 Рік тому +2

    Very use ful video

  • @MrNoName7474
    @MrNoName7474 Рік тому +2

    It especially helps to drive your arms when going uphill. Good practice for your form imo.

  • @Gauravkirtkar123
    @Gauravkirtkar123 7 місяців тому

    This is The BEST tip. Thanks

  • @Catherine-qv9it
    @Catherine-qv9it 2 місяці тому

    At last. Something useful on here. Thanks.

  • @Hannah7Banana
    @Hannah7Banana Рік тому +6

    I don’t even run but I wound up watching this video-

    • @ywoulduchoosetousethis
      @ywoulduchoosetousethis 10 місяців тому

      Lol, I'm a 60 years old paraplegic. I joined an athletic club at 17 to help a friend. I remember the drills to get tempo. She is unbelievable in her simplicity so I sent her vid to a friend who is a runner.
      My friend broke our national record the next year. I was a paraplegic by then. I was happy to see his hard work pay off. Going pass ppl on pathways in my neighborhood I have actually stopped runners and told them to seek running videos.

  • @rodolfogarcia5587
    @rodolfogarcia5587 Рік тому +1

    Always learning something from this channel.

  • @Yara_Volkov
    @Yara_Volkov 3 місяці тому

    Great idea! Got to remember this.

  • @EtO124
    @EtO124 Рік тому

    Never ever in my life some explaniere it so well! Thank you!

  • @trnstn1
    @trnstn1 6 місяців тому

    Been trying some of these tips for the last month and they make a huge difference in running efficiency!

  • @williamwidjaja850
    @williamwidjaja850 28 днів тому

    amazing explanation

  • @lindal986
    @lindal986 22 дні тому

    So good! Love that.

  • @rodantevargas3217
    @rodantevargas3217 Рік тому

    thank you for your advice

  • @JoeMac1983
    @JoeMac1983 Рік тому

    Been running for 23 years. Definitely going to try this visualization today.

  • @quagmire541
    @quagmire541 Рік тому

    This is brilliant teaching

  • @IssRise
    @IssRise 11 місяців тому

    whoa , nice advice on explaining the technique~
    thanks♡

  • @fateindustry
    @fateindustry Місяць тому

    I actually tried this in my half marathon 2 days ago. It actually works.

  • @professorb3744
    @professorb3744 Рік тому +6

    I thought you just duct tape your arms to your waist. Mind blowing 🤯

  • @mrwho6170
    @mrwho6170 Рік тому

    your explanation is amazing. Thank you.

  • @heroldcarreon4574
    @heroldcarreon4574 5 місяців тому

    This is really good coach

  • @robbiejoiner8727
    @robbiejoiner8727 Рік тому

    This is so helpful

  • @anmolbhagat999
    @anmolbhagat999 9 місяців тому

    You are a good teacher/coach

  • @antonroux6737
    @antonroux6737 Рік тому

    thanks for clarifying this tip 😊

  • @DrAnmolKumar
    @DrAnmolKumar Рік тому

    You are a great athletics coach ❤🎉

  • @fxasesor
    @fxasesor 4 місяці тому

    You are the best !!!
    Thankyou !!!!

  • @shahirchoudhury5220
    @shahirchoudhury5220 10 місяців тому

    Thanks, will try it!

  • @AdelVoros
    @AdelVoros 2 місяці тому

    Thank you!

  • @waseemomar3628
    @waseemomar3628 19 днів тому

    so pretty, as soon as i hear your voice and combine it with your pretty face i melt

  • @MotionPicScripts
    @MotionPicScripts 4 дні тому

    Wow nice definitely doing that

  • @surajpowar4915
    @surajpowar4915 Рік тому

    Hey Chari! Nice videos. Could you please also make a video about what can we eat and what can we drink before running? Thank you. Keep it up!

  • @Jerryswar
    @Jerryswar Рік тому

    I will give it a try🙏

  • @layndretti13
    @layndretti13 Рік тому +2

    Thanks! Rhythm is good

  • @jirf
    @jirf Рік тому

    THANK YOU!!! You’re awesome 🙂

  • @PaulGreeneofficial
    @PaulGreeneofficial 5 місяців тому +1

    Watching how hard track stars hit the actual track, makes my knees feel. The knees over toes guy “has helped me with my knees a lot I wonder have you ever followed his stuff or do you train the back of your knees… How do your knees handle this?
    Also, thank you for your videos. They’ve made me a better runner.

  • @bsoccer751
    @bsoccer751 Рік тому

    Thank you Chari!, Now I know why it’s important to keep that rhythm. But muscle and mind connection is key.. Appreciate your help. Great explanation ❤👍🏽

  • @nicesein
    @nicesein 4 місяці тому

    It is interesting and helpful advice 👍
    Thank you so much 😊

  • @kennywilliams2005
    @kennywilliams2005 Рік тому

    Thanks for the help

  • @SamiaAttiya
    @SamiaAttiya 26 днів тому

    Yes this is so good🎉

  • @meditationvideos547
    @meditationvideos547 Рік тому

    Cheri, you are a good trainer..keep continuing

  • @rizqibayumantari6769
    @rizqibayumantari6769 Рік тому

    running on an elite level is more technical than most people think..

  • @larryrichmond4447
    @larryrichmond4447 5 місяців тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @asifmuniruniverse7732
    @asifmuniruniverse7732 Рік тому

    excellent instructor trainer

  • @uMsubathi
    @uMsubathi Рік тому

    You are very good in these drills things

  • @jatinpahwa
    @jatinpahwa Рік тому

    Your tips are amazingly efficient ❤

  • @aungzinhein8353
    @aungzinhein8353 Рік тому

    thank you...❤❤very much..❤❤❤

  • @bralis2
    @bralis2 11 місяців тому

    she is wonderful!

  • @vinceb5121
    @vinceb5121 Рік тому

    Awesome tips and explained very well