freestyle arm position and catch

Two questions: When maintaining a high elbow at catch, and when I've been dropping my elbow previously, am I right to assume that feeling the muscle opposite the bicep (back of upper arm) working more at catch and pull is a sign the catch position is better? Also, I've seen many references to "reaching over a barrel" in freestyle. Does this describe the arm above the water, under the water, or both? Thanks
Parents
  • Thank you for the help, and I appreciate the insight into the windmill also. My 54-year-old shoulders won't be attempting that.
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  • Thank you for the help, and I appreciate the insight into the windmill also. My 54-year-old shoulders won't be attempting that.
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