Though my form still needs a lot of work, I am considering starting strength training in the near future, since I have read about how it can help swimming speed, form, etc.
However, I am still struggling with the idea of why strength training is needed. Lets assume that lifting a certain weight in a certain way improves a core muscle, which will help steady my posture (?).
Now assuming I don't weight lift, but instead try to hold the proper posture (high elbow, etc.) for a long period of time, and gradually increase the time I do that over weeks and months, won't those muscle(s) automatically improve?
It seems to me that intuitively the proper muscles would gradually get stronger in order to adjust to the frequent usage - that way the exact muscles I need would get stronger, instead of having to train a large array of muscles that have a relation to swimming.
What am I missing?
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Chris, I like the TRX workout. We have one at our facility and it is a great piece of equipment that you can do alot with.
I also use the Bosu ball. Below is a clip of an exercise that I use to strengthen the back of the core (low back, hamstrings, glutes, paraspinals)
YouTube- Dryland Exercises for Swimmers - Streamline on the Bosu
Chris, I like the TRX workout. We have one at our facility and it is a great piece of equipment that you can do alot with.
I also use the Bosu ball. Below is a clip of an exercise that I use to strengthen the back of the core (low back, hamstrings, glutes, paraspinals)
YouTube- Dryland Exercises for Swimmers - Streamline on the Bosu
