Anybody have tips on the arm pull for the elementary backstroke? Especially for easing strain on the elbows? I've found that oulling with closed fists helps, but want to make sure I'm not making any technical errors.
I am back on crutches for my bad foot (old running injury), and so my other joints (esp. shoulders and opposite hip) are getting achy. Elem back is about all I can do for for a while.
Thanks for your help.
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hey ex, you're not alone. But, do us all a favor and use the term double arm backstroke, please. If you've been to many masters meets, you would have noticed that a healthy percentage of the older, wiser swimmers use this stroke. Records have been set from time to time, and there are many who are consistant top ten swimmers doing the double arm backstroke. Hoosiers, Dave Costill and Ann Champ are among them.
Closed fists are great for working out with any stroke, especially to keep from getting sore shoulders. You should find a loss of about ten percent in both time and stroke count economy. e.g. 20 would become 22, and 60 seconds would become 66.
At the moment I'm rehabilitating from a hip replacent, and don't know when I'll be in competition next. But don't be surprised if I turn up somewhere during the short course meter season. If you see me, stop and say "Howdy".
hey ex, you're not alone. But, do us all a favor and use the term double arm backstroke, please. If you've been to many masters meets, you would have noticed that a healthy percentage of the older, wiser swimmers use this stroke. Records have been set from time to time, and there are many who are consistant top ten swimmers doing the double arm backstroke. Hoosiers, Dave Costill and Ann Champ are among them.
Closed fists are great for working out with any stroke, especially to keep from getting sore shoulders. You should find a loss of about ten percent in both time and stroke count economy. e.g. 20 would become 22, and 60 seconds would become 66.
At the moment I'm rehabilitating from a hip replacent, and don't know when I'll be in competition next. But don't be surprised if I turn up somewhere during the short course meter season. If you see me, stop and say "Howdy".
