The concept of the “Double Down Pulse™” is relatively new as an accepted running technique, but there are examples of athletes taking advantage of the power and rhythm generated from pulsing the hands in a number of sports. Basketball in particular presents a large variety of opportunities to utilize the Double Down Pulse™ in order to improve performance.
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Double Down Pulse™ running technique is a form of running based around landing with your head over one foot and driving your hands down violently to create a pulse with each step. It is a functionally sound way to run, and examples of double-down technique can be found when studying some of the fastest athletes in history.
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