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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Weight lifting really helped my swimming. I lift about 3-4 times per week and swim on non weight lifting days. I guess I do medium repititions, about 8-15. I try to use free weights as much as possible because they give you the best range of motion. Unless you're a professional swimmer i think its silly to be afraid of "bulking up" too much from weight lifting.
Weight lifting really helped my swimming. I lift about 3-4 times per week and swim on non weight lifting days. I guess I do medium repititions, about 8-15. I try to use free weights as much as possible because they give you the best range of motion. Unless you're a professional swimmer i think its silly to be afraid of "bulking up" too much from weight lifting.
