One leg weaker than the otherhttps://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/13336/one-leg-weaker-than-the-otherSo I have a problem: one of my legs is significantly weaker than the other. I think I&#39;ve always known this, but swimming really made me aware of it because whenever I do a kicking session with a kickboard, I always drift to one side of the lane and usuallyen-USTelligent Community 12RE: One leg weaker than the otherhttps://community.usms.org/thread/207027?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 25 Aug 2019 07:57:35 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:78571952-d279-453b-ac8d-0286734e1bfbFormer MemberSamusx, I encourage you to do a bit of data collection before jumping to the assumption your left leg is weaker because you drift in one direction. You may have a tighter left flexor than the right. You could have a left hamstring weakness/tightness. Either of these will change your kick balance. Your left ankle could also be less flexible than your right which would cause drag and change in direction. You could also be overkicking with your right leg (bigger range than desired) and not realize it. Could be either leg doing this for that matter. Yes, it could be your left leg, but it could be other things as well. Paul Some good food for thought Paul, thank you. I automatically assumed by left leg was simple weaker but I definitely do have imbalances in my legs other than strength. I know my left hamstring is more flexible than my right, but my left hip is more flexible and has greater mobility. Left ankle is a bit more tight than my right. Will have to look into whether or not I&#39;m overkicking with the right. Time to invest in a some water-proof video equipment!<div style="clear:both;"></div>RE: One leg weaker than the otherhttps://community.usms.org/thread/206982?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 24 Aug 2019 06:51:58 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:c9f043fb-07d1-4e35-abfe-310496a151ecFormer Member1) You could simply try to work harder with your left and ease off on your right. Maybe for a few weeks. 2) As Windraft said, you could get data - get a video and look carefully at what&#39;s happening. 3) Meditate on this wisdom as you work out: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtO2UYPX7NQ">www.youtube.com/watch</a><div style="clear:both;"></div>RE: One leg weaker than the otherhttps://community.usms.org/thread/206901?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:44:05 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:514f6554-df0f-4e02-92af-64a7d280a4d9Former MemberOne of the drills we do in practice is to wear a paddle on one side and a fin on the opposite side. We usually start out with the paddle on the strong side arm and fin on the weak side leg and then swap out. It feels a bit odd at first, but is good at addressing your weaknesses, balancing your stroke and engaging your core. Excellent, thank you Mark! Will definitely give this a try.<div style="clear:both;"></div>RE: One leg weaker than the otherhttps://community.usms.org/thread/206954?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 23 Aug 2019 11:09:36 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:5ecd86a3-214b-40f1-bd86-d391f5dcefaeJeff EngeProbably could get some good out of dryland unilateral stuff as well - Bulgarian split squats, 1-leg RDLs, working toward a pistol squat, etc.<div style="clear:both;"></div>RE: One leg weaker than the otherhttps://community.usms.org/thread/206886?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 23 Aug 2019 09:00:48 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:1f2249eb-31fd-4017-808c-1988cd2ecc95Mark UsherOne of the drills we do in practice is to wear a paddle on one side and a fin on the opposite side. We usually start out with the paddle on the strong side arm and fin on the weak side leg and then swap out. It feels a bit odd at first, but is good at addressing your weaknesses, balancing your stroke and engaging your core.<div style="clear:both;"></div>RE: One leg weaker than the otherhttps://community.usms.org/thread/206964?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 23 Aug 2019 02:12:06 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:76bcadce-01af-4259-8925-3e1e052c070cWindrathSamusx, I encourage you to do a bit of data collection before jumping to the assumption your left leg is weaker because you drift in one direction. You may have a tighter left flexor than the right. You could have a left hamstring weakness/tightness. Either of these will change your kick balance. Your left ankle could also be less flexible than your right which would cause drag and change in direction. You could also be overkicking with your right leg (bigger range than desired) and not realize it. Could be either leg doing this for that matter. Yes, it could be your left leg, but it could be other things as well. Paul<div style="clear:both;"></div>