Looking for some short axis drills, for technique primarily and strength secondly
Anybody got any?
BTW, been back in the pool for a couple months, taking it REALLY slow after being laid out for over a year with a back injury. So very grateful to be back in the water :banana:
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I love those drills, though I've never done the last one. I've experimented with weights a few times. Like, I've done the 2x kick + 1 full stroke with a weight belt on, which really helps you focus on where your hips are. I've also used small 2.5lb weights during the arm pull--it strengthens your arms and helps you focus on streamlining during the glide. I wouldn't recommend doing that one too much, but it's a good exercise. I've also done the vertical kick drill using the breaststroke kick with a weight belt on. That one is fun.
I do as much *** pulling with fins as my shoulders will bear. I find it excellent for keeping my stroke long and focusing on accelerating my arms forward on the finish (when I'm swimming tired, I find this very difficult).
I love those drills, though I've never done the last one. I've experimented with weights a few times. Like, I've done the 2x kick + 1 full stroke with a weight belt on, which really helps you focus on where your hips are. I've also used small 2.5lb weights during the arm pull--it strengthens your arms and helps you focus on streamlining during the glide. I wouldn't recommend doing that one too much, but it's a good exercise. I've also done the vertical kick drill using the breaststroke kick with a weight belt on. That one is fun.
I do as much *** pulling with fins as my shoulders will bear. I find it excellent for keeping my stroke long and focusing on accelerating my arms forward on the finish (when I'm swimming tired, I find this very difficult).
