First post... so go easy on me. I've been lurking for a couple of months while I get my water wings back.
Some of y'all may may have a story like mine...first season back after a 25 year layoff. And just like back then, I hang out with the tough guys in the breaststroke lane! Not to prolong any arguments:thhbbb:
Last weekend, I finished my last of 4 meets in my SCY season that began in February. I didn't do too bad, but I realize I need to do a lot more than just my swimming base, even though I got up to 20K yards per week.
So, I want to start with strength training to augment my swimming. Do any of y'all have any recommendations (or point me to any resources) for weight sets to strengthen specific muscle groups (e.g., curls for biceps?)
I know I'll want to keep the strength training to swimming-related movement. I want to focus on breaststroke, but the others, as well, since I do IMs too. And I'll want to keep it to two to three sets of 12 to 15 reps with a lighter weights.
Thanks,
Mark
I do stationary bike,fitball for core strength and rotator cuff exercises and then I start my main weight sets. I do pulley pull downs with the pulleys at different angles to simulate the stroke,and leg extensions. I can't do squats due to a bad back.Why are you doing light weights? Swimming is a high rep low resistance exercise,so I think you should do low rep,high weight in addition.Power is very important for breaststroke,even for the 200 and high weight is the best for that.
I do stationary bike,fitball for core strength and rotator cuff exercises and then I start my main weight sets. I do pulley pull downs with the pulleys at different angles to simulate the stroke,and leg extensions. I can't do squats due to a bad back.Why are you doing light weights? Swimming is a high rep low resistance exercise,so I think you should do low rep,high weight in addition.Power is very important for breaststroke,even for the 200 and high weight is the best for that.
