What is the ideal body shape/type for a great swimmer?
Former Member
Is having broad shoulders and back a good or bad thing?
Should you have extra fat or be extra lean?
I wonder how much effect one's body shape/type have one's speed.
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Former Member
Interesting question. Successful swimmers come in all shapes and sizes.
I recall the picture of a very skinny and lean (he had been quite ill) Aaron Peirsol standing next to a giant and very muscular Markus Rogan. Amanda Beard is very lean compared to Haley Cope who tends to be quite muscular.
What makes one more successful than the others is a lot of factors and it's the million dollar question.
Interesting question. Successful swimmers come in all shapes and sizes.
I recall the picture of a very skinny and lean (he had been quite ill) Aaron Peirsol standing next to a giant and very muscular Markus Rogan. Amanda Beard is very lean compared to Haley Cope who tends to be quite muscular.
What makes one more successful than the others is a lot of factors and it's the million dollar question.
