Pl turned swimmer?

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Hey, all Althiugh I have read the situations of some new swimmers on this board, I feel that my situation is somewhat different. I have a decent level of conditioning, being that I am a powerlifter, who sometimes sprints, 2-3 times a week. However, I have wanted a sport for a long while that wont interfere with my spring sport of golf. I though back four years, to 5th grade when I was on a swim team, I absolutley loved it, but why I quit is beyond me. --- enough rambling! Could someone point me in the right direction? I have several good friends who are swimmers, and swim on the same team, however only one of them swims year round. I know that I could be better than them if I swam all year, commitment is no problem for me! Stats: 5 foot 8 170lbs (Need to lose some fat, I would be much leaner at 160lbs) squat 375lbs deadlift 330lbs bench press 230lbs push press 180lbs. -Any help is greatly appreciated. -Danimal
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  • Last things first. Typically, guys shave only for major competitions, such as nationals, and this goes deeper than the top 10 in the world. . And you will find many who never shave at all. It is more an issue of personal preference and suit selection. To your first post, go ahead and join! No time like the present! The main obstacle for someone transitioning from power lifting to swimming will be gaining needed flexibility. Your coach should be able to provi9de you with some swimming focused stretching to improve your swimming. Also, keep lifting; strength is an important component to speed.
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  • Last things first. Typically, guys shave only for major competitions, such as nationals, and this goes deeper than the top 10 in the world. . And you will find many who never shave at all. It is more an issue of personal preference and suit selection. To your first post, go ahead and join! No time like the present! The main obstacle for someone transitioning from power lifting to swimming will be gaining needed flexibility. Your coach should be able to provi9de you with some swimming focused stretching to improve your swimming. Also, keep lifting; strength is an important component to speed.
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