I don't know whether this should go under workouts or not, so I'm sorry if it's not in the right place. Swimming season starts in Mid-November, and right now, I'm playing football. I am 6'1, 185lbs, and by my 1st meet, I wanna be 160lbs. getting down to 160lbs is no problem, but I was wondering if swimmers usually do weight lifting, my program will probably consist of hi reps, low weight. are there any exercises for swimmers? I swim Free, ***, and Back. any advice is greatly appreciated
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Yes weightlifting is a part of swimming. The difference however is that swimmers usually gear their weight training toward strength and endurance rather than strength/bulk. The heavier the weight one lifts the more the bulk. The more sets at a moderate weight the more the strength.
Not too many people tend to compete in football and swimming. Mostly because of the tie in for the season, but also because well, it's hard to do! Most football players need
A. Bulk for the tackle or
B. Speed to catch the ball.
I think a punter/kicker (or even a running back) would be most like a swimmer and have a good balance because swimming really develops the legs that would complement not only the kicker's training, but his body type.
Yes weightlifting is a part of swimming. The difference however is that swimmers usually gear their weight training toward strength and endurance rather than strength/bulk. The heavier the weight one lifts the more the bulk. The more sets at a moderate weight the more the strength.
Not too many people tend to compete in football and swimming. Mostly because of the tie in for the season, but also because well, it's hard to do! Most football players need
A. Bulk for the tackle or
B. Speed to catch the ball.
I think a punter/kicker (or even a running back) would be most like a swimmer and have a good balance because swimming really develops the legs that would complement not only the kicker's training, but his body type.
