Just wondering. How many of y'all are using the front quadrant swimming technique? I have been using the book and DVD-Total Immersion and trying to adjust my stroke. When I do the stroke correctly it is so much easier-effortless. I feel like I am able to reduce the drag I create when swimming the way I was taught to swim years ago. I'm interested in anyone's experience with FQS. Thanks:)
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Originally posted by knelson
I'm inclined to agree with Doc. I don't think your hips are responsible for power in the pull. One thing hip roatation does do, though, is allow you to reach further out front, thus giving a longer "power zone" for the pull.
It's comparable to a powerful punch. When you take a martial art, you learn to throw your whole body into the punch, by rotating from the hip.
Without the hip roll, you're just swinging your arm back and forth. When you roll your hips, you're swinging your arm, with the core power behind it, allowing you to swim faster. If you rely solely upon your arms in your stroke, you're going to get tired very fast. There has to be some power source for fast propulsion.
Originally posted by knelson
I'm inclined to agree with Doc. I don't think your hips are responsible for power in the pull. One thing hip roatation does do, though, is allow you to reach further out front, thus giving a longer "power zone" for the pull.
It's comparable to a powerful punch. When you take a martial art, you learn to throw your whole body into the punch, by rotating from the hip.
Without the hip roll, you're just swinging your arm back and forth. When you roll your hips, you're swinging your arm, with the core power behind it, allowing you to swim faster. If you rely solely upon your arms in your stroke, you're going to get tired very fast. There has to be some power source for fast propulsion.
