Does anyone know how strong the top swimmers are? Guys like M. Phelps or B. Hansen, how much can they lift with their legs, bench, lat pull, curl, tri ex, etc. I am making weight training a big part of my workouts, but I understand, at a certain point, adding more muscle or strength is not going to be of much benefit.
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remember that strength training like weight training or dryland usually correlates with loss of flexibility. Not only do phelps, lochte, natalie, dara have a ridiculous strength to weight ration, but they are also unbelievably flexible. Natalie can stand up, bend over, and touch her elbows to the ground.. and just search a video of dara stretching on youtube or something and u will see what i mean.. Phelps and lochte have tremendous underwaters, and kicks due to their back, leg, and ankle flexibility. Dont think that getting stronger will help you if it is gonna make u stiff as a board
remember that strength training like weight training or dryland usually correlates with loss of flexibility. Not only do phelps, lochte, natalie, dara have a ridiculous strength to weight ration, but they are also unbelievably flexible. Natalie can stand up, bend over, and touch her elbows to the ground.. and just search a video of dara stretching on youtube or something and u will see what i mean.. Phelps and lochte have tremendous underwaters, and kicks due to their back, leg, and ankle flexibility. Dont think that getting stronger will help you if it is gonna make u stiff as a board
