Pole Vault Sequential Motion and Task Specific Muscle Strength "There are 2 ways to add energy to the system after the pole vaulter has left the ground: Sequential Motion and Muscle Strength" Dr. Mark Walsh PhD Biomechanics, 2023 National Pole Vault Summit. Instead of focusing on a single cue, memorize and practice a sequence of moves. Build the task specific strength to perform each movement explosively. Visualize the sequential motion. When it's time to compete, run and plant! The rest should