Knee drive drops below 90°
The march becomes a shuffle walk; hip flexor stimulus is lost.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsSoleus
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Carry · Full Body
Loaded March
Coaching cues
- Hold weights (dumbbells, vest, or pack); march with high knees
- Drive the knee to 90° on each step; stay on the ball of the foot
- Tall posture; core braced; arms swing naturally
- Combines loaded carry conditioning with sprint mechanics
Common faults 2
Trunk leans under the load
Erectors fail to maintain upright posture under the march load.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollErector spinae↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗