Are there elite swimmers that have a high head position?
Former Member
Or even some videos? I thought this used to be taught more vs. the head being straight down. Or is a high head position mutually exclusive from elite swimming?
I can't seem to get any comfort putting my head down so wondered if I could give up and emulate others with more this style.
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I can't seem to get any comfort putting my head down so wondered if I could give up and emulate others with more this style.
Herb, You may enjoy this article.
... We want your head oriented on your spine just as if you were standing at attention—imagine a skewer run through the crown of your head...I read it with great interest after learning about the new ways people were swimming in the 1990's. Head position in "neutral", and more of a front quadrant style became quite popularly coached. The key point is in reducing form drag.
For some reason the head forward style was promoted back in the 70's and 80's based on the theory that the torso might ride higher in the water as in a hydro-plane effect. It's all hooey. Don't try to do it. :)
I can't seem to get any comfort putting my head down so wondered if I could give up and emulate others with more this style.
Herb, You may enjoy this article.
... We want your head oriented on your spine just as if you were standing at attention—imagine a skewer run through the crown of your head...I read it with great interest after learning about the new ways people were swimming in the 1990's. Head position in "neutral", and more of a front quadrant style became quite popularly coached. The key point is in reducing form drag.
For some reason the head forward style was promoted back in the 70's and 80's based on the theory that the torso might ride higher in the water as in a hydro-plane effect. It's all hooey. Don't try to do it. :)
