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.
You also asked for a maximum lift weight. I would guess that most swimmers train for power (moderate weight over an extended time) rather than a single repetition. (Even the shortest race takes over 20 seconds.)
You also asked for a maximum lift weight. I would guess that most swimmers train for power (moderate weight over an extended time) rather than a single repetition. (Even the shortest race takes over 20 seconds.)
