Hi everyone, got a question on the use of hand paddles. I've been swimming over a year now, (about 4 times a week, 3000 yards average). 2 months ago I encorporated hand paddles into my workout. Usually about 500-1000 yards, typically 50,s and 100's on a interval such as .45 or1:30. Since then, the last 3 times I swam freestyle events (mainly100's & 200's), my times have actually fallen off. My yearly big meet is coming up in the end of April. Should I discontinue the use of them soon. Could my arms be overworked and tired? I have absolutely no shoulder/arm pain because of them.
Thanks for all suggestions
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A good drill to build up shoulder and chest strength is breaststroke power pull. This is breaststroke pull with your head up and no leg kick.
A strength\power set I use is
4(10x25) with about 15 secs rest
The odd sets are brs power pull and the even sets are fly sprints.
I don't like using paddles because then it feels like you have baby hands when swimming after. This is when you are probably damaging your stroke because you cannot feel it properly.
A good drill to build up shoulder and chest strength is breaststroke power pull. This is breaststroke pull with your head up and no leg kick.
A strength\power set I use is
4(10x25) with about 15 secs rest
The odd sets are brs power pull and the even sets are fly sprints.
I don't like using paddles because then it feels like you have baby hands when swimming after. This is when you are probably damaging your stroke because you cannot feel it properly.
