Forefoot running is best because it directly improves the position of your upper body posture, leading to big reductions in net forces as compared with heel strike running which was found to push your torso too far back at landing, resulting in a longer, more intensive brake force.
More specifically, landing with a forefoot strike directly improves the position of your center mass (which is your torso in running) by causing your torso to shift more forward, thereby closing the distance between your torso and initial foot strike position. This is critical to reducing the time spent braking and preventing excessive compressive loads on the shins, knees, hips and lower back. Read more here!
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