I was trying to practice my kicks, i tried slow and fast, neither will move me across the lap at all without my arms.
I was using a kicking board, and i will kick from my hips, or quads, nothing. Wont' move an inch.
can someone please tell me why??
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Originally posted by scyfreestyler
I second the idea of ditching the kickboard as well as focusing on a streamlined kick. The only thing I would add is that kickboards can bring on shoulder problems if used incorrectly. Any kicking I do is on my back in streamline.
Can you please develop a little more? I guess that the almost hyper-extend of the arms when one is holding the board that is the cause of the shoulder pain. Can you advise a good way to hold the board?
I have no doubt you are right. But the kick board is hugely popular, they exist since ever and are available in any pool. They couldn't be that bad.
Originally posted by scyfreestyler
I second the idea of ditching the kickboard as well as focusing on a streamlined kick. The only thing I would add is that kickboards can bring on shoulder problems if used incorrectly. Any kicking I do is on my back in streamline.
Can you please develop a little more? I guess that the almost hyper-extend of the arms when one is holding the board that is the cause of the shoulder pain. Can you advise a good way to hold the board?
I have no doubt you are right. But the kick board is hugely popular, they exist since ever and are available in any pool. They couldn't be that bad.
