Technique question

[AtlantaCyclist]

My heels lift slightly when my shins are horizontal at the catch, but as I begin the drive I push from the balls of my feet. I presume I should work to push from the entire foot but for some reason it's not natural. Perhaps from 20 years of cycling? Am I correct that using the front of the foot alone does not generate as much power? Any recommendations for set-up or technique adjustments to rectify the problem?

Thanks in advance.

[Quatroux]

A bit of heel lift is not a problem, but you should push those heels back down quickly to start the drive. It is more like a squat in that you want to get those heels involved.

[jamesg]

Not everyone can sit on his heels, curl the tongue, play different rhythms in the right and left hands, or wiggle ears. It's genetic.