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
Start off by doing low weight, high rep. Then build up to doing high weight, low rep. Then just before taper, work down to low weight, high rep.
I do leg press instead of squats. Hamstring curls and leg adductors are great for breaststrokers.
Don't forget all good breastrokers need to do your plies', pirouettes & split leaps! :thhbbb: :groovy:
Start off by doing low weight, high rep. Then build up to doing high weight, low rep. Then just before taper, work down to low weight, high rep.
I do leg press instead of squats. Hamstring curls and leg adductors are great for breaststrokers.
Don't forget all good breastrokers need to do your plies', pirouettes & split leaps! :thhbbb: :groovy:
