Paddles! Hooah! What are they good for?

Former Member
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So I have small paddles I use for *** drill (pressing the water). I've swam a little front crawl with them too but I don't really know what I ought to be doing. What is the use of paddles going to do for me? Are there various types of target goals (speed or sttrength) that require different uses? Will it create shoulder issues? Any set ideas for an average swimmer? Should I swim or just pull with them on? Thanks...
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  • We do a lot of sets with paddles but I usually leave them in the bag. I have these monstrous TYR Catalyst paddles and they put a beating on shoulders. I've heard smaller ones are much easier on the shoulders. I'm just too lazy to go buy them. Plus, Sunday is Father's Day (aka The Forgotten Holiday) so we'll see if my hints have been effective. Put a pull buoy with paddles and that is a sweet dream set.
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  • We do a lot of sets with paddles but I usually leave them in the bag. I have these monstrous TYR Catalyst paddles and they put a beating on shoulders. I've heard smaller ones are much easier on the shoulders. I'm just too lazy to go buy them. Plus, Sunday is Father's Day (aka The Forgotten Holiday) so we'll see if my hints have been effective. Put a pull buoy with paddles and that is a sweet dream set.
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