Great Running Technique tip: Run like a dead octopus
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In basically all sports with dynamic movements where you have to create power, the majority of the power comes from the centre of the body, the core and the hip. In addition, relaxation is very important. This is true in golf, boxing, weightlifting, swimming, tennis, football, baseball, cross-country skiing, discus, javelin throwing, shot put and so on.
The power comes from the centre of the body, the core and the hip. It is the hip that creates the drive in the arms when hitting a baseball or a golf ball or throwing a discus. The arms are mostly relaxed. If you tense your arms instead of letting the power come from your hip, you won't do so well. Same thing in running. You should not try to work hard with your legs. It's the hip that drives them and the legs are mostly relaxed.
To get this movement in both running and the other sports I mentioned here, you can use the instruction: "Run like a dead octopus".
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Fredrik Zillén is an running technique specialist that has over the years helped thousands of runners to a more efficient running technique - from the slowest beginners to members of the Swedish national team in running and triathlon who have participated in the World Championships and the Olympics. Fredrik also writes articles on effective running technique for Runner's World magazine.
Following the success of Fredrik Zilléns online course in Swedish, he has also produced an updated and improved version in English. You can find it here: www.fredrikzillen.com
You find the Swedish version at: www.fredrikzillenonline.se
Fredrik Zillén is an running technique specialist that has over the years helped thousands of runners to a more efficient running technique - from the slowest beginners to members of the Swedish national team in running and triathlon who have participated in the World Championships and the Olympics. Fredrik also writes articles on effective running technique for Runner's World magazine.
Following the success of Fredrik Zilléns online course in Swedish, he has also produced an updated and improved version in English. You can find it here: www.fredrikzillen.com
You find the Swedish version at: www.fredrikzillenonline.se
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I came for the running advice, but stayed for the dead octopus sounds.
Aha! So the core is like a can of coke, sealed and under pressure, but the arms and legs move like a dead octopus. I love it :D
This is the weirdest advice I've ever seen about running, but it makes sense.
@morrisg5060
Ай бұрын
Humans running like an octopus??? Are we octopuses? I thought we are humans? I guess I am wrong again!!!😅
@MrShadow205
Ай бұрын
Been running for more than 5 years now. I only discovered this technique a few months ago and it makes a big difference. Strong core is THE key.
@morrisg5060
Ай бұрын
Do octopi have strong cores? If so how was the octopi core strenght measured? So many questions.
I will try to incorporate this into my running. Clarification: Should I also make the sounds?
@Vid_Master
Ай бұрын
Yes, especially during races
@morrisg5060
Ай бұрын
ahhh are crows black????😁
I love Fredrik’s goofy delivery of absolute running gospel 🙏
Damn. I just came back from a 10km run and focused on this idea the entire time. I was faster and less tired at the end than I've been in years. Efficiency gain unlocked!
@morrisg5060
Ай бұрын
Don't think like an octopus. BE the octopus my friend. You will unlock more levels you didn't know was there.
@mario97br
Ай бұрын
We getting to Baki levels of identification now, what?
@morrisg5060
Ай бұрын
@@mario97br Yes!
His sound effects! So good
I am a dead octopus and I 100% agree!
Life-changing! Put this into practice this evening and it was such a complete difference from what I had been doing before. Went from 11km to 17km without any increase in tiredness whatsoever. Made me realise I had been completely lacking any kind of power generation due to lack of hip swing. Thanks Fredrik!
Thank you for this video. For me, it is one of the most beneficial videos. I will watch it over and over until I get it right!
Will keep the octopus in my mind on my next run! RIP Buddy.
Underbart Fredrik. Tack för all information du delar med dig av här på KZread. Det har tagit min löpning till nivåer jag aldrig själv kunnat tänka mig.
Thank you for the clear and fun explanation :))
My takeaway from this Video is that an Octopus is great at Sports,thanks !
What a great mindset of running form coaching!!! Thank you!!!!
Appreciate your delivery and great videos, thank you!
Excellent timing! I was analyzing my form yesterday and noticed that I was lacking knee drive. Will definitely start working on my core
Nice way of thinking about it, thanks!
Thank you for sharing the secret to good running technique!!! Engaged Core muscles! 🙏👍🏻🏃🏼♂️
Nice explanation that was enjoyable to watch.
I'd listened to the opening just before running and laughed running all through the woods 😂🐙thinking of octopi
Tremendously helpful! Best running form tip!
What a pleasant fellow! Need more like him.
Yep, thank you for sharing, no one talk about core power and engaging the core when running! Your core initiate and synchronize the arms and legs movements , just concentrate on your core movement, arms and legs will follow! It takes practice! Core muscles should be engaged! Best practice is knee kick in kick boxing but softer ! My cadence went up by 10 when core muscles engaged! 😂👍🏻🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♂️
Haha, I love the very end. (I loved the rest of it too!)
Thanks!
great video
I think I'm getting the hang of the dead octopus technique with 2 of my arms and legs, but I'm struggling with the other four... Any tips? x
@derekrawlings1289
Ай бұрын
Yes, find out who took your final 2 and get them back! Then you’ll be 33% faster again!
I've been working more running into my hiking lately, while using trekking poles, and this seems like a very good idea to keep in mind. Only exert the forces that need be exerted, be loose and flexible and reverberant otherwise.
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Note at the time 3:02 in this video: Is it really true that when left leg is at he toe off that left part of the pelvis is in front of the right part of the pelvis? This seems strange for me, I expected the opposite....
Good video once again. However in order to have the hip movement described as in the pictures at 3:00, some good spine rotation is required I would say.
THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR PLEASE
I tried this yesterday, where before I thought only arms swing, but shoulders should not rotate. I had been trying to make pelvis rotation natural with no success. But after this and a couple other of your videos, yesterday I let my shoulders rotate counter to my pelvis, and suddenly I could feel both pelvis and shoulders move easily and improve running ease. It felt new and strange to have everything working together.
Very nice video, Fredrick Ahsante sana 🙏🏽 and Karibu Tanzania. I still don't understand why, with all the science supporting the benefits of core exercises for runners, we still lack the motivation to do them? Simon Mtuy is a beast 🗻
Hey Fredrik :) can you do a video about correct sprint form and the differences to running. Will both effect each other positve or negative? Thank you
Very true, it a good idea to cross train martial arts or dance. Before I started getting running, iv practice Capoeria. And the base move we use is called a Ginga. In which we are in constant motion, with wide range of motion (arm swing/ and extend lung). Beginners tend to have tense posture. The more advanced and familiar with the movement. You enter flow state body becomes more relaxed (Capoeria music helps 😊) I still use Capoeria as a warm-up
@morrisg5060
Ай бұрын
I can see in my minds eye, the octopus doing capoera. 🤔
¡Great!
The graphic at 3:03 looks odd (aside from the 2-left-feet problem). The left side of the pelvis should be behind the right, because the left leg is the pushoff leg, i.e. the left hip is in extension. But in the graphic, the left side of the pelvis is ahead of the right side. How does that make sense? In addition, I briefly looked at the study report and was immediately surprised to see that the average self-reported "mileage" of the two groups was more than 400 km/week. Not even Kelvin Kiptum ran that much in training. Is this study reliable?
Hi Fredrik, The videos you've made have helped me so much with my running journey. Thank you! I was wondering what you recommend for breathing technique while keeping the core like a can of Coke. I find that I have to relax my core to breathe fully with the diaphragm. Is this correct or should the core be tight even while breathing?
Good video, next is to show how to engage your core muscles while running!!!! One more movement added to others that you need to concentrate on !😂🏃🏼♂️👍🏻☀️🍳
Is this where the phrase "as fast as a dead octopus" comes from???
As always, very interesting and helpfull information! I am curious about the "seated position", do ultrarunners run like that? Or maybe the "elevated position" doesn't apply on multiple hour runs?
I saw the title, tried the technique and last 2 runs have been alot better, more distance, lower heart rate. No idea if I’m following his technique right I’m just relaxing my body more and running is a lot “easier”
During yesterday's run this octopus was in the back of my head constantly. Ran more relaxed though.. But still I went into zone3. I always struggle to stay in zone2.
Recently, I've been experiencing a limp when I run, which is a new and unsettling development for me. I use a Garmin device, which indicates that my left foot has a contact time balance of 48.5% and my right foot has a balance of 51.5%. I've tried using a balance board to address the issue, but I'm unsure if it's helping.
How do we get the right amount, not too much?
The research studied people with 2 left feet.
2 left feet in rotating illustrations, interesting, am I missing something?
I already know what my husband would say about this video. It reminds him of "drunken fist" fighting style. I guess now it reminds me too of drunken fist fighting style. 😀
But I am a dead octopus!😢
I love me doing some "Joe-ga"
I would say a spring Rod! Try fold the rod and then let go! That is more like what core muscles do. 😂octopus is too wobbly!😂
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just like your videos, not the usual 5 steps to run faster video
Unfortunately i feel forced to sing scubidinubudi schwish schwosh on every run from now on...
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The same with Karate.
Kelvin's shoulders are clearly rotating Go to 3:54 and pause the video....C'mon Fredrik get it together
Can I run with a dead octopus. ...asking for a friend.
😂
Step 1: grow more tentacles uhm arms and legs