Lack of Knee lift while sprinting

[Charlie_Francis]

@Quartermiler

How important would this be? Could this factor really determine sprint success? For example if one had low mounting points on the pelvis would this greatly hinder the sprinting ability? Or could it possibly be made up for through developing strength, and or flexibility etc.

Thanking you in advance

Yes it is a deciding factor, along with a predominance of whaite fibre

[Charlie_Francis]

@schnig42

Charlie, a few questions if you would:

1. Would a tight IT band also limit hip extension the way tight quads do?

2. Would you disclude all deliberate hip flexor movements from training and instead focus on the abs with trunk flexion movements?

3. As an athlete becomes more powerful, does he have to simultaneously become more flexible in the quad/hip flexor region to compensate?

Not more flexible with more power, just AS flexible as required regardless.
Tight IT bands will be a limiting factor.
Hip Flexor activities can be incorporated in the core work- just not a a big power move IMO.

[nycjay01]

@Charlie_Francis

Part of what makes a sprinter a sprinter is high mounting points on the pelvis leading to mechanical advantage but also increasing the likelyhood of too much anterior pelvic tilt and stress on the hams if the quads are tight.

Just being devils advocate here…

Is it something that can be seen with the naked eye? I looked thru the CTFS and there is a diagram of 2 thighs with arrows on the glutes and anterior tibialis is that all that you look at as far as high mounting points?

Thanks!

[Quartermiler]

I was wondering how you could identify a high mount point as well

[nycjay01]

@Quartermiler

I was wondering how you could identify a high mount point as well

Im guessing its the way the muscles look??? LOL the sprinters butt and thighs and shoulders…