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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Actually, if you read interviews with her, she has pointed out several times that she is lifting a lot lighter nowadays. She said that 8 years ago, it was about heavy weights and few reps. Now, it is about lifting lighter weights with movements that are more swim specific.
The people aren't saying that a good weight training isn't important. What is being said that trying to judge what YOU do versus what SOMEONE else does isn't a good way to tell if you are doing what is best for you or will even help you be a better swimmer.
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Actually, if you read interviews with her, she has pointed out several times that she is lifting a lot lighter nowadays. She said that 8 years ago, it was about heavy weights and few reps. Now, it is about lifting lighter weights with movements that are more swim specific.
The people aren't saying that a good weight training isn't important. What is being said that trying to judge what YOU do versus what SOMEONE else does isn't a good way to tell if you are doing what is best for you or will even help you be a better swimmer.
