Hi there!
I'm new to this forum and I'm interested in asking you some questions.
I've read somewhere on the net that swimming trains pull muscles a lot so, to build a great body, swimmers complete the training with a push session in the gym. Is it true?
By the way, the question is the following:
Is possible to swim and to train with weights simultaneously?
I'll explain it better:
I go to swim three times a week and I was wondering if it's possible to complete the training with some exercises in the gym without overtraining.
I'll be clear: I'm not interested in becoming a great swimmer but I've read that swimming and gym can be very effective if you want to build a fit body!
If gym + swimming is possible, can someone redirect me to some "swimming + gym" training?
Thanks in advance for the advices!
I've read somewhere on the net that swimming trains pull muscles a lot so, to build a great body, swimmers complete the training with a push session in the gym. Is it true?
By the way, the question is the following:
Is possible to swim and to train with weights simultaneously?
Definitely.
Specifically, if you want to work on your "pull muscles" or lats, I would recommend lat pulldowns exercises. The most widely accepted version can be seen at this site. This is viewed as a safe and productive method. Personally, I prefer the method where the bar is pulled down behind the head. HOWEVER, there are numerous people that find this exercise causes shoulder problems. This is because people are doing the exercise with improper form...many times through no fault of their own. As one person put it...lat pulldown machines are often designed with insufficient ergonomics. Straight posture is ideal.
Pullups are great and there are many variations. Forehand grip, underhand grip, parallel bars, and behind the neck are all great ways to work on the lats. Also, check out these versions using a towel.
Working all muscle groups is important, but I just wanted to share those in particular.
I've read somewhere on the net that swimming trains pull muscles a lot so, to build a great body, swimmers complete the training with a push session in the gym. Is it true?
By the way, the question is the following:
Is possible to swim and to train with weights simultaneously?
Definitely.
Specifically, if you want to work on your "pull muscles" or lats, I would recommend lat pulldowns exercises. The most widely accepted version can be seen at this site. This is viewed as a safe and productive method. Personally, I prefer the method where the bar is pulled down behind the head. HOWEVER, there are numerous people that find this exercise causes shoulder problems. This is because people are doing the exercise with improper form...many times through no fault of their own. As one person put it...lat pulldown machines are often designed with insufficient ergonomics. Straight posture is ideal.
Pullups are great and there are many variations. Forehand grip, underhand grip, parallel bars, and behind the neck are all great ways to work on the lats. Also, check out these versions using a towel.
Working all muscle groups is important, but I just wanted to share those in particular.
