Next Step: Breaststroke or Butterfly?

Former Member
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I've been swimming regularly for fun and fitness for 2-3 years now and have become reasonably proficient in freestyle and backstroke. I swim on my own--no coach or masters group. I'd like to learn the other two strokes. Which of the two should I tackle next? My guess is that breastsroke would be easier to learn and easier on the shoulders but I'm game for either one. Thanks for any suggestions.
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  • Former Member
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    Actually, I would say that butterfly is easier to learn, but it is definitely harder on the shoulders. Both strokes require a lot of energy and will help strengthen your core, which will in turn help your free and back. I agree with etrain. TI has some good drills that will help get you into shape for both strokes and teach you the fundamental movements for each. Hook'em Blue
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    Actually, I would say that butterfly is easier to learn, but it is definitely harder on the shoulders. Both strokes require a lot of energy and will help strengthen your core, which will in turn help your free and back. I agree with etrain. TI has some good drills that will help get you into shape for both strokes and teach you the fundamental movements for each. Hook'em Blue
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