One Of The Best Chest Exercises For Swimmers: 1-Arm Chest Press
From a kinesiology overview, the pectoralis major (chest) does not contribute significantly for forward propulsion. Therefore, prescribing a bunch of exercises that strengthens the chest would not be the most ideal way of going about things. Don’t get me wrong, we need to work these muscles as well, otherwise the imbalances in the posterior and anterior torso can lead to injuries.
Cielo Takes Top Spot In The World Rankings Recording A 21.74
On the final day of the Troféu Metropolitano Cesar Cielo recorded the world’s fastest 50 freestyle time of the year, winning the event in a time of 21.74…
Cesar Cielo Leaves Arizona, Scott Goodrich to Return to Brazil for Training
Brazilian Cesar Cielo is returning, once again, to Brazil to continue his training toward the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Singapore Set To Host Many Of The World’s Top Swimmers
On September 6th many of the world’s best swimmers will converge on Singapore for the Singapore Swim Stars challenge…
Video Interview: Jimmy Feigen Drops into Orlando Just to Sprint
Swimming Video edit – Coleman Hodges
Day 3 USA Swimming Arena Grand Prix Orlando Photo Vault
Ryan Lochte has been very generous with his fans and fellow competitors in his first meet back since his knee injury
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Cesar Cielo enjoying new training environment in Mesa
Brazilian World record-holder Cesar Cielo talks with SwimSwam about his new training home in Mesa as well as his second-place 50 freestyle swim at the Orlando Grand Prix. Video courtesy of Coleman Hodges.
Orlando Grand Prix Day 2 Photo Vault
Sean Mahoney off the start of the 200 breaststroke (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
2014 Arena Grand Prix in Orlando, Day 2 Interviews
Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam partner.
Psych Sheets For Orlando Grand Prix Released
Ryan Lochte will swim his first races since the World Championships in Orlando.
Magnussen Goes Under 48 For The 13th Time
James Magnussen’s winning time of 47.97 makes it the 13th time that he has dipped under the 48 second mark…
Magnussen’s 47.7 ties him for most sub-48 swims in history
The Australian has twelve swims under 48 seconds, tied with France’s Alain Bernard and one ahead of World Record-holder Cesar Cielo. More impressive is that all 12 of Magnussen’s swims have come in the post-bodysuit era.
10 Legends in Progress to Follow in 2014
Katie Ledecky is one of 10 legends in the making who are on the verge of ‘forever’ status in swimming.
2013 Swammy Awards Wrap-Up
We’ve spent the last two weeks honoring the best and brightest of 2013. Here’s the final awards list.
2013 Swammy Awards: Latin American Male Swimmer of the Year
Cesar Cielo, winner of two individual golds this past summer, is the 2013 Latin American Male Swimmer of the Year
