Illustrated Sprint Hurdles Technique

By Mike Rosenbaum, About.com Guide

Sprint hurdlers maintain their speed leading up to each hurdle, but they also shorten, or cut, the final step before their lead leg rises to clear the hurdle. This drives your plant foot under your hips and allows you to shift your upper body weight forward. At the same time, it’s important to remember proper arm technique. The arm on the opposite side of the lead leg, or the “lead arm,” pushes forward and literally leads the runner toward the hurdle.