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The Butterfly Lane

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Butterfly, beautiful to watch, difficult to train. We SDK off every wall. We're most likely to smack hands with each other and those beside us. Fly's fun to sprint but no fun when the piano comes down What did you do in practice today? the breastroke lane The Middle Distance Lane The Backstroke Lane The Butterfly Lane The SDK Lane The Taper Lane The Distance Lane The IM Lane The Sprint Free Lane The Pool Deck
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  • Thanks! I think my main problem is that the third kick is at the end of the cycle before I start another stroke. The rest is helping my arms but it's what making me slower I think. If I do the butterfly enough, my arms are going to get really toned! I do weights but it is a lot of low weight with a lot of reps - is that a good idea? I am not a fan of kettlebells at all. Your 3rd kick may be happening because you are gliding with your arms outstretched in front. Sort of a "jump start" to get the stroke moving again. If at all possible, try to eliminate this "glide" from your stroke. Using low weight and more reps will tone you up, without bulking up. I personally just do my bodyweight resistance or light medicine ball work with many reps. **Fast food has been known to make me swim fast also. Not advised for all athletes. :)
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  • Thanks! I think my main problem is that the third kick is at the end of the cycle before I start another stroke. The rest is helping my arms but it's what making me slower I think. If I do the butterfly enough, my arms are going to get really toned! I do weights but it is a lot of low weight with a lot of reps - is that a good idea? I am not a fan of kettlebells at all. Your 3rd kick may be happening because you are gliding with your arms outstretched in front. Sort of a "jump start" to get the stroke moving again. If at all possible, try to eliminate this "glide" from your stroke. Using low weight and more reps will tone you up, without bulking up. I personally just do my bodyweight resistance or light medicine ball work with many reps. **Fast food has been known to make me swim fast also. Not advised for all athletes. :)
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