Hello, I'm a UK swimmer (41) who took up swimming following a running injury 4 years ago. A familiar scenario to many. My freestyle and breaststroke is OK and infact I do fairly well in a breaststroke set at the club.
My butterfly is like a stone in the water however. I have chatted to other members , the coach, and watched the good guys, but it does not seem to happen. I get no real leg power on a kick in, kick out rhythym for each arm pull. I know the power comes from the stomach as well as the legs and I know rhythym is important. Has anybody had any great moments of enlightenment. No amount of drill work seems to make a huge difference. Any ideas ?
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For every question about butterfly I have a picture of Michael Phelps :D
In my experience the key to getting your hips up and breaking the surface with your butt is to press your chest down. This should not be confused with diving down with your hands and arms, note the depth of Phelps' hands, chest, and hips:
For every question about butterfly I have a picture of Michael Phelps :D
In my experience the key to getting your hips up and breaking the surface with your butt is to press your chest down. This should not be confused with diving down with your hands and arms, note the depth of Phelps' hands, chest, and hips:
