Originally Posted by
dervish
could you be thinking of the superman position? graeme obree?
No it's the Praying Mantis position as made famous by Floyd Landis in the timetrial of the TdF 06. Although it was banned for some archaic reason
What Landis is using is not new, he is leveraging his power by extending his position forward much like a triathlete. The advantages of a forward position vary by rider. As the position is moved forward different muscles are used. Triathletes often use the forward position so that they would feel fresher for the run. More emphasis is being placed on the quads rather than the hamstring muscles. Breathing is improved since there is much more room to expand the chest.