Maglischo in Swimming Fastest (p.108) describes two styles of
catch. One in which the elbow is close to the surface and arm outside shoulder. In the second, the elbow is deeper and the arm only slightly outside the shoulder. (A third straight arm style he does not recommend.)
He argues (amongst other things) that the first allows an earlier catch but may place more strain on the shoulder, so it is not clear which is preferable.
Would either count as an Early Vertical Forearm or only the first? Any views on the shoulder strain argument?
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As you see by Tomtopo's post we can have major problems.
I will just say if it hurts don't do it.
When I had frayed tendons in both shoulders I just got my thumbs closer to the body during the catch phase.
As you see by Tomtopo's post we can have major problems.
I will just say if it hurts don't do it.
When I had frayed tendons in both shoulders I just got my thumbs closer to the body during the catch phase.
