I am looking to see what everyone out there is doing for there dryland program or strength program.
I work at a facility called IHPSWIM and we take a functional approach to our training. We are taking the intensity to the next level since taper is right around the corner,
Here is what we did yesterday with the Fort Lauderdale aquatics of Boca Raton.
Leg Circuit
3 x
24 squats
24 lunges
24 split jumps
12 jump squats
(we do this twice through non - stop in under 2:30)
That is a total of 6 sets - killer leg workout!
We finished with some core work and some rope climbing.
What are you guys doing out there or what questions do you have?
Grif Fig
Founder of IHPSWIM
I was just using these exercises as an example to make my point. As far as the debate between lower and upper body exercises goes, there is no reason not to do both (aside from injury or limitations). Lower body should be emphasized more in breaststrokers than others. However, lower body strength and power exercises are going to translate into more power in the start and the turn for any swimmer.
Not to mention a properly performed squat will work a huge chunk of the body.
I was just using these exercises as an example to make my point. As far as the debate between lower and upper body exercises goes, there is no reason not to do both (aside from injury or limitations). Lower body should be emphasized more in breaststrokers than others. However, lower body strength and power exercises are going to translate into more power in the start and the turn for any swimmer.
Not to mention a properly performed squat will work a huge chunk of the body.
