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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They are good for building strength and power in your stroke, but beware - they can destroy your shoulders. NEVER wear them during warm-up, get your body nice and loose before you put those on. I really don't like them for sprints because I have shoulder problems (paddles did not create my shoulder probs, BTW). Feel the water... if you have any pain or clicking in the shoulder... take them off! Listen to your body. I am currently using the TYR Mentor paddles (yellow) - they are just the right size, if they were a hair smaller I'd have to move up a size - IMHO, paddles that are way too big can create shoulder issues as well. Have fun Stud! They're fun to wear to work on the breastroke pull.
They are good for building strength and power in your stroke, but beware - they can destroy your shoulders. NEVER wear them during warm-up, get your body nice and loose before you put those on. I really don't like them for sprints because I have shoulder problems (paddles did not create my shoulder probs, BTW). Feel the water... if you have any pain or clicking in the shoulder... take them off! Listen to your body. I am currently using the TYR Mentor paddles (yellow) - they are just the right size, if they were a hair smaller I'd have to move up a size - IMHO, paddles that are way too big can create shoulder issues as well. Have fun Stud! They're fun to wear to work on the breastroke pull.
