Carl Lewis & Pose Method Analysis

Carl Lewis is arguably one of the great runners of the 20th century, especially in form. Even he however, does not have all the components of great technique. Carl Lewis has good form with a few simple flaws. If you notice on the starting blocks, Carl Lewis pushes-off, completely extending his leg to no avail. When on support at the starting blocks, the majority of your body-weight rests on your hands. When you release your hands, your support shifts to your feet. This steep angle of incline cannot be maintained while running. It can however be used in order to gain momentum and speed very quickly. It is an advantageous position of acceleration because you do not have to lean into your run on the contrary, you start your run with a tremendous lean. Once you are airborne, how much can you push-off off the ground? Not very far. Try to imagine pushing out of the starting blocks similarly. What good does it do to extend the support foot if there is no body-weight to back it? All of your body-weight is now airborne, the only reason you still have a foot on support is because you arent moving fast enough to pull it off of the ground. Knowing that, there is no reason to exert any special efforts to push-off after the starting blocks. The focus needs to be on shifting support as quickly as possible: pull pull pull.

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[viperdude281]

Isnt the pose method designed for distance running? Sprinting and distance running are completely different.

[posetv]

@viperdude281 the Pose Method is for running - period, distance chosen does not change the technique used.

[viperdude281]

@posetv Distance does matter when it comes to form. Sprinting requires a longer stride and you must push off of the ground much harder than running long distance. You also drive with your arms much harder while sprinting. With proper form you barely have to push off the ground at all while running long distance; you just roll if you have efficient turnover. Also, the arms are mainly used for balance when running long distance.

[posetv]

@viperdude281 You're by all means entitled to your opinion.

[camilocuesta]

Thanks for not puting music on this

[djfunkychicken]

Usain bolt probably sees everyone running this slow

[posetv]

@viperdude281 guys check out our newest vid re: the illusion of "push off" - I can't post a link to it here, but you can find it in our feed "Asafa Powell" vid

[viperdude281]

@kmackayak I dont know if you read my comment thoroughly or not, but let me reemphasize some things. The pose method is a way to run efficient and to waste the least amount of energy possible. You don't push off the ground when using the pose method which you cannot do while sprinting. Sprinting requires constant driving of the arms and pushing off the ground regardless of if you are accelerating or at maximum speed. Why do you think sprinters' and distance runners' bodies are so different?

[kmackayak]

@viperdude281 @posetv pose is a running technique. sprinting=running fast. yes out of the blocks is a diff technique but when you are in form pose is a brilliant sprint method. with pose you can maintain a high cadence at all speeds then increase stride length through a more powerful pull. long stride length should be though of as distance between support phase not distance between legs (ie leg split) watch bolt, pose form; consistent cadence, elongating stride thru acceleration

[MyOttoLink]

@decaDBZ Where can I get a DVD of this heel retrieval technique?

[atleta293]

Los brazos van muy descendidos al momento posterior del braceo

[CarlosStephenPR]

Its almost like he was flying