Using weight training as an adjunct to the swimming is probably most useful for avoiding injury. Shoulder injuries come to mind particularly. As far as bulking up, I've never seen it in swimmers as long as they are getting in at least moderate distance.
Using weight training as an adjunct to the swimming is probably most useful for avoiding injury. Shoulder injuries come to mind particularly. As far as bulking up, I've never seen it in swimmers as long as they are getting in at least moderate distance.