Metric glossary
Shin swing behind you
How far back your shin swings after push-off, used as an estimate of heel lift when you wear shin pods only.
- Pods needed
- A pod on the shin
- Usual confidence
- Medium what this means
What it is
After your foot leaves the ground, your shin swings backwards and up before coming forward again. This number is the furthest back the shin leans in that swing, in degrees. The app list calls the shin "shank", so the technical name is shank backswing.
How we measure it
A shin pod tracks its tilt 100 times a second, compared with your standing pose (stand still for 3 seconds at the start). When you have no thigh pod, the app uses this number as an estimate of heel lift in the swing.
Typical range
When it stands in for heel lift:
| Band | Shin swing behind you |
|---|---|
| Good | 70° or more |
| Watch | 55° to 70° |
It stays at "watch" at most, carries an "estimate" label and counts only half in your Running Form score.
How sure we are
Medium as a measurement, but it is an indirect estimate of heel lift. See how confidence works.
What you can try
Only for faster running: cue "heel to bum on the way through", with butt kicks and high knees as drills. At easy pace a lower number is normal.
Good to know
Add pods on both thighs for the direct knee measurement. See how many pods you need.
Updated 1 November 2026.
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