How to Racewalk

Racewalking Technique: Hips

Racewalking: Hips

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• Flex (rotate) pelvis forward and back horizontally. The action is similar to the "Twist" dance of the early 1960’s.
• The Oblique (side abdominal) muscles are the primary flexors for this action.
• Avoid excessive lateral (side to side) hip motion as this can lead to an injury to the Gluteus Medius and Minimus (side of hip) muscles.
• Driving the knees forward and towards the centerline of the body will help bring the pelvis around.Flex (rotate) pelvis forward and back horizontally. The action is similar to the "Twist" dance of the early 1960’s.

• Preparing to Learn to Racewalk
• Racewalking Technique: Head and Posture
• Racewalking Technique: Arms
• Racewalking Technique: Torso
• Racewalking Technique: Feet
• Racewalking Technique: Hips
• Racewalking Technique: Legs and Stride