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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I use TYR Catalyst paddles (red). I think they CAN contribute to swimming performance. I find that they:
- are unforgiving of hand entry errors so they reinforce good hand entry
- the extra resistance forces me to have a higher elbow, more vertical forearm, and pull with hands shallower. All good things.
- can strain my shoulders so I am careful with their use.
I use them mostly on moderate effort, longer sets. In a set of 4x400 I may use the paddles for half the set. I rarely swim hard with them.
I also use them occasionally for heads up breaststroke (very tiring) to work on fast hands.
I use TYR Catalyst paddles (red). I think they CAN contribute to swimming performance. I find that they:
- are unforgiving of hand entry errors so they reinforce good hand entry
- the extra resistance forces me to have a higher elbow, more vertical forearm, and pull with hands shallower. All good things.
- can strain my shoulders so I am careful with their use.
I use them mostly on moderate effort, longer sets. In a set of 4x400 I may use the paddles for half the set. I rarely swim hard with them.
I also use them occasionally for heads up breaststroke (very tiring) to work on fast hands.
