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Longer Achilles tendon moment arm results in better running economy.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchPhysiology international2021Read the source on PubMed

From the closing abstract passage

“Our finding supports the concept that a longer moment arm could be beneficial for distance runners.”

A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.

Publication details
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PubMed 33410770
Indexed subjects
Leg · Arm · Muscle, Skeletal · Achilles Tendon · Exercise Test
Source record checked
2026-10-16

Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.

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