Why do most masters swimmers hate breaststroke?

The latest threads clearly reveal that the vast majority of masters swimmers wish breaststroke did not exist (except Peter, Allen, Aquafeisty, and a possiblely experimenting SCY freestyler). So why does everyone hate breaststroke? :mad: I'll go first. I hated it when I was young because it was too slow, I never learned how to do it right, and I never learned the wave action because it didn't exist when I was young. I can't seem do get the timing right now. And I have no excuse. Unlike my shoulder, my knees are fully intact. Not sure I have the gumption or time to put in 100,000 yards for a complete overhaul on a stroke I don't swim in meets. But I'd like to be able to fake it in IMs ...
Parents
  • Former Member
    Former Member
    What's with the pecs? Real breaststrokers have great big calves, like diamonds:bow: Only pro bicyclists have as great a leg muscle group as breaststrokers. Breaststroker the best leg development for showing off great muscles are olympic wrestlers they develop these by all the arching they do. Not that I look at guys legs. Now you guys don't want me to start bragging about my legs...:rofl:
Reply
  • Former Member
    Former Member
    What's with the pecs? Real breaststrokers have great big calves, like diamonds:bow: Only pro bicyclists have as great a leg muscle group as breaststrokers. Breaststroker the best leg development for showing off great muscles are olympic wrestlers they develop these by all the arching they do. Not that I look at guys legs. Now you guys don't want me to start bragging about my legs...:rofl:
Children
No Data