I'm a masters swimmer who primarily swims distances. I have a strong six beat kick and a relatively weak pull. My kick certainly overpowers my pull as I try to increase my speed.
My coach says my pull looks technically correct -- no dropped elbow! I have a long stroke with decent distance per stroke (generally I average 14-15 strokes per 25 meters, up to 16 at faster speeds).
Any suggestions on what to try to increase the propulsion of my pull? I bought a pair of the techpaddles and have been using them for about a week, but while I feel stronger, it is too early to tell there will be any resulting increase in speed.
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14/15/16 strokes per 25m sounds like plenty of power. Ease off on the kick a little and see if you are still stay within the stroke count and time. I know lots here want the kick to be the power maker but it is not the propulsive force they say it is. Important yes but it is not the force that moves you, it is the core and upper body. There are lots of ways to build core strength. Here is how the Royal comanados get in shape. www.mattoid.com/.../first_week_of_ten.htm This is from this site www.gettingfitagain.com/
I'm a masters swimmer who primarily swims distances. I have a strong six beat kick and a relatively weak pull. My kick certainly overpowers my pull as I try to increase my speed.
My coach says my pull looks technically correct -- no dropped elbow! I have a long stroke with decent distance per stroke (generally I average 14-15 strokes per 25 meters, up to 16 at faster speeds).
Any suggestions on what to try to increase the propulsion of my pull? I bought a pair of the techpaddles and have been using them for about a week, but while I feel stronger, it is too early to tell there will be any resulting increase in speed.
14/15/16 strokes per 25m sounds like plenty of power. Ease off on the kick a little and see if you are still stay within the stroke count and time. I know lots here want the kick to be the power maker but it is not the propulsive force they say it is. Important yes but it is not the force that moves you, it is the core and upper body. There are lots of ways to build core strength. Here is how the Royal comanados get in shape. www.mattoid.com/.../first_week_of_ten.htm This is from this site www.gettingfitagain.com/
I'm a masters swimmer who primarily swims distances. I have a strong six beat kick and a relatively weak pull. My kick certainly overpowers my pull as I try to increase my speed.
My coach says my pull looks technically correct -- no dropped elbow! I have a long stroke with decent distance per stroke (generally I average 14-15 strokes per 25 meters, up to 16 at faster speeds).
Any suggestions on what to try to increase the propulsion of my pull? I bought a pair of the techpaddles and have been using them for about a week, but while I feel stronger, it is too early to tell there will be any resulting increase in speed.
