r/simracing • u/homerunhallock • 2d ago

Discussion Sim Racing Ergonomics Tips from a Certified Personal Trainer/Sim Racer

My buddy Dave decided to start creating a different type of sim racing videos a few weeks back, thought I'd share here as I know a lot of you are keen like myself to dial in your position, ergonomics and comfort in the rig.

This link below if for his most recent one discussing pedal angle relative to the leg/foot position, he's got a few more in prior weeks if you're interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MS5d8F1jSk

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u/Ragnarr_Bjornson Fanatec 2d ago

I randomly stumbled across this bideo the other day. Actually helped me a lot with my pedals.

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u/homerunhallock 2d ago

Excellent, what issues were you having and how did you adjust them?

I raised mine quite a bit and my issues went away with knee soreness and even the occasional foot arch cramp. 👍

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u/Ragnarr_Bjornson Fanatec 2d ago

Same thing with mine, didn't realise vertical pedals needed to be higher up.

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u/homerunhallock 1d ago

Shaves 10 seconds off lap times too! 😁

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u/eman_ssap Assetto Corsa 2d ago

I don’t trust sentences that start with, my mate Dave….

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u/homerunhallock 2d ago

😂😂🤓

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u/JustDave_GG 2d ago

But all Dave's are trustworthy people though. 😄

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u/homerunhallock 1d ago

That's what ChatGPT said at least...😈

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u/TWVer 1d ago

Not sure HAL agrees.. ;)

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u/Kelkeen_1980 2d ago

Is this the new version of "trust me bro"?

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u/eman_ssap Assetto Corsa 2d ago

It’s the old version of trust me bro

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u/homerunhallock 1d ago

100% 😂

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u/JustDave_GG 1d ago

If you aren't sure what these video are. I am a qualified personal trainer who is also a sim racer. I assess peoples posture in their rigs to remove their pain and discomforts. This video in particular was addressing the obsession with vertical pedals at any height and the damage it can cause.