If this question has been asked/answered in another post, then I apologize. I've read in numerous places that fast swimmers don't really need a lot of weightlifting strength to go fast. But at the same time I see many posts about dryland exercises that involve some form of resistance training. So, has there been any studies showing a strength to bodyweight ratio regarding lifting weights? If so, what exercises were involved? I ask this with the assumption that swimming technique is not a factor, as in - "both swimmer A and swimmer B have technique down, but swimmer B is stronger in X amount of lifts. I hope this makes sense. Any thoughts? Thanks.:bouncing:
Lifting weights has definitely improved my swimming times.It's pretty much impossible to symetrically strenghen the rotator cuff by just swimming. Core strength is easier to develope with dryland exercises. Swimming is a high rep low weight exercise and as such limits the muscle power you can develope from swimming alone. Power is essential in sprints.
Lifting weights has definitely improved my swimming times.It's pretty much impossible to symetrically strenghen the rotator cuff by just swimming. Core strength is easier to develope with dryland exercises. Swimming is a high rep low weight exercise and as such limits the muscle power you can develope from swimming alone. Power is essential in sprints.
