Muscle mechanics and energy expenditure of the triceps surae during rearfoot and forefoot running
Allison H. Gruber, Brian R. Umberger, Ross H. Miller, Joseph Hamill
This study compares mechanical work and metabolic cost of gastrocnemius and soleus muscles during rearfoot and forefoot running, finding no energetic benefit for either footfall pattern.
bioRxiv · Sep 23, 2018 · PreprintBioengineering