SwimmersBest Drill of the Month

The Modern Revolution – Transforming Your Kick

Here are 3 ways you can completely transform you kick over a few months to swim faster and with more power.

SwimmersBest Drill Of The Month: Position 11 Fly Drill

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SwimmersBest Drill of the Month: Single-Arm 6-Beat Kick Progression

Sometime, you just have to go back to basics.

SwimmersBest Drill Of The Month: Opposite-Equipment Stability Drill

One thing that Club Wolverine does that we at SwimSwam had never seen before is using 1 piece of equipment on one hand and another on the opposite limb.

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The Most Efficient Way to Develop the Lats, Teres Minor Muscle Groups

Stretch cords and resistive bench exercises, when done properly, are intended to engage the same Early Vertical Forearm (EVF) muscle groups as required in all swim stroke.

SwimmersBest Drill Of The Month: One-Arm Backstroke

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SwimmersBest Drill of the Month: Free Posture with Islander Aquatics

This Freestyle Balance Drill Progression was submitted by Head Coach Mike Murray at Islanders Aquatics, Long Island NY.

Sure-Fire Way to Engage the Core During Kick Sets

Kicking with a traditional kickboard (aka, ‘social kicking’) has long been argued to have limited value due to poor body position and added ‘core support’ from the board.

SwimmersBest Drill Of The Month: No-Touch Dolphin Kicks

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SwimmersBest Drill of the Month: Powering The Breaststroke With Targeted Drag Resistance

Breaststroke is clearly a blend of ideal technique and timing. However, over-focus on technique and timing can cause swimmers to ‘go through the motions’ and miss power in their kick or pull.

SwimmersBest Method Ensures Chest Connection For Underwater Undulation

Science shows that underwater undulations are best when swimmers imitate eels and engage each undulation from the chest area to create a propulsive wave with the body.