Slow Butterfly Arms

RE: Slow Butterfly Arms

Former Member — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:44:08 GMT

Periodize your weight training. Move from endurance, to strength, to explosive power, then repeat. Include recovery weeks. For example, do a week of 12 reps, then 15, then 20, then 12/10/8, then 10/8/6, then 6/4/2, then recovery, etc. Lower reps = heavier weights. I would also recommend adding pull-ups, deadlifts, and squats to your routine. I've been doing this. Last week was a recovery week, and I did a set of 8 x 50m fly LCM the other day. I felt strong and smooth, and my turnover felt noticeably faster than before the weight training cycle. I often have the "slow arm" feeling doing fly when I am tired, but I've noticed less of that the more I lift.

RE: Slow Butterfly Arms

madisonk2013 — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:58:28 GMT

Do you go to the gym for wts now?? I do biceps, triceps, and rowing weights in the gym. Low weight but lots of reps Do you bend your legs at the knees too much ? I don't feel like I'm bending my knees too much but its hard to tell while swimming. I know when I use a board to kick my legs are pretty straight but not locked. Thanks for the drill! I will have to try it the next time I'm in the pool.

RE: Slow Butterfly Arms

orca1946 — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:17:04 GMT

Do you go to the gym for wts now?? Do you bend your legs at the knees too much ? Try a drill that you kick at the end of the pull & again at the forward glide position. :2cents: