Stupid Question:
Why is it more difficult to do dolphin kick on your stomach underwater than on your back underwater?
It seems that I can kick easier, faster and longer on my back than I can on my stomach.
Is this a matter of biomechanics or am I just a loser who can't do fly kick very well on his stomach underwater?
John Smith
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Seriously, Geek.......... why is this so?
When I do fly kick on my stomach underwater, I have to consciously drive my body position downward to keep from coming to the surface. It is not comfortable. When I do dolphin kick on my back, it is a much more relaxed endeavor.
Apart from my being a loser solution to the problem.... I suspect it has something to do with your lungs sitting a bit forward on the chest and your ability to arch/flex your lower back. Could be that I'm not flexible enough in my lower back.... but then that would hinder it on my back. I can't figure this thing out.
John Smith
Seriously, Geek.......... why is this so?
When I do fly kick on my stomach underwater, I have to consciously drive my body position downward to keep from coming to the surface. It is not comfortable. When I do dolphin kick on my back, it is a much more relaxed endeavor.
Apart from my being a loser solution to the problem.... I suspect it has something to do with your lungs sitting a bit forward on the chest and your ability to arch/flex your lower back. Could be that I'm not flexible enough in my lower back.... but then that would hinder it on my back. I can't figure this thing out.
John Smith
