https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/1981/gaining-muscleI wanted to know if there are some drills I can do while swimming that will gain muscle in the arms, legs, stomach, shoulders etc. Thanksen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/10439?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 09 Dec 2003 16:26:51 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:ee4e2371-24ef-4ec4-a216-40bbbf2247e5Former MemberDamage is soooo right. Underwater fly kick with arms in front is great for abs.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/10409?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 09 Dec 2003 16:19:21 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:afd5ff59-f337-4f1d-9fae-52ac15296f8dFormer MemberI agree with Blue; weights and sprints. Use all four strokes; Fly is great for shoulder, back and abd strength. *** develops good arm strength. While backstroke is only good for rest during 400 IM :p . Use paddles with caution. A good abd workout is to do underwater butterfly kick with arms out in front of you, or do the butterfly kick on your back.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/10470?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 09 Dec 2003 11:30:59 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:732b1d2b-cc46-4a2e-80af-242daa3349efswimr4lifeButterfly kick on your back with your hands by your side is great for your abs too!<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/10382?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 08 Dec 2003 13:05:37 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:7c7c001a-6b06-43de-82cd-3905451d3b8aFormer MemberYou may want to try adding drag, using hand paddles or flippers for a more intense workout. Also, you will want to do mainly sprint sets as short (as 25 yards) for the majority of your workout. Obviously, your yardage and pool time will decrease, but your muscles should increase due to the added load on the muscles. Just be careful with your joints. If you want to bulk up, the best way is through weights. Also, it is extremely important that you eat enough protein if you are trying to add muscle. Hook&#39;em Blue<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/10361?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 06 Dec 2003 07:40:46 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:8fd0cd9e-f124-410d-a275-976f5b6c291aFormer Memberswimming by itself will do this for you,good luck<div style="clear:both;"></div>