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Sport specific resistance training for swimming
I am not one to spend any time in the weight room. The best way for me to get resistance training is by using the stretch cord before swimming and paddles in parts of my swim workout. These are a great sport specific tools to strengthen swimming muscles. The stretch cord is great for reinforcing the motor pattern for what is done underneath the water. This can be done the night before a swim or rigth before a swim session. Make sure when doing this activity you are engaging the lats and not shoulder muscles. Follow through to the end point of your stroke, don't stop at the hips. Swimming with paddles allows you to provide force underneath the water. It is this phase of the swim stroke that gives power and propulsion. I always use a pull buoy when swimming with paddles. Paddles can be used as part of warm up, cool down or in the swim workout. A couple of my favorites are 5 x 200 with paddles in the middle of a workout or 10 x 100 at the end to cool down.
Massachusetts, United States
Swimming, Athletes/Active Lifestyle
2002 Xterra World Champion
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