I'm a straight arm flyer and lead with my wrists. I was told by a very knowledgable person that this might be hard on the shoulders if you're not flexible (Although personally I am very flexible and loosey goosey, so I don't feel like I'm straining anything.)
So do others think straight arm fly is actually hard on the shoulders? Should we be leading with the elbows instead of the wrists? This seems odd to me. From what I can tell, Michael Phelps has a straight arm fly. I'll have to look at Crocker again. Thoughts?
I've noticed in the few still photos I have of my fly that my elbows are bent, yet when watching the video it is not as apparent. Leslie, the crucufix test you mention I can do but the first time I do it, there is some discomfort in the shoulder I injured 2 years ago. Each consecutive time is easier, but the elbows don't really like it either.
I've noticed in the few still photos I have of my fly that my elbows are bent, yet when watching the video it is not as apparent. Leslie, the crucufix test you mention I can do but the first time I do it, there is some discomfort in the shoulder I injured 2 years ago. Each consecutive time is easier, but the elbows don't really like it either.
