Can someone please explain to me why distance swimmers are encouraged NOT to lift weights, or too much weight?
I've read the "do nots" but no one explains the "whys".
Help!
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I lift but very light weights. A long time ago it was thought that if distance swimmers got muscle bound they woudl'nt be able to develop endurance and woudl over develop the wrong type of muscle. Now I think that the only thing to watch out for is not going to heavy to hurt your shoulders. I don't use barbells only bumbbells and machines.
I lift but very light weights. A long time ago it was thought that if distance swimmers got muscle bound they woudl'nt be able to develop endurance and woudl over develop the wrong type of muscle. Now I think that the only thing to watch out for is not going to heavy to hurt your shoulders. I don't use barbells only bumbbells and machines.
