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Drill of the Month

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.

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SwimmersBest Drill Of The Month: One-Arm Backstroke

SwimSwam thanks SwimmersBest for sponsoring “Drill of the Month.”  This is a SwimSwam recurring feature that brings drills and idea…

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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SwimmersBest Drill Of The Month: Free Progression at William Jewell (VIDEO)

SwimSwam thanks SwimmersBest for sponsoring “Drill of the Month.”  This is a SwimSwam recurring feature that brings drills and idea…

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SwimmersBest Drill Of The Month: Fly Progression with SWAT

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SwimmersBest Knee Adjuster Kit (Video)

Vary the distance between knees the “SwimmerBest Knee Adjuster Kit” is great for vertical breast kicking.

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SwimmersBest Methods To Build Speed In And Out Of Turn

Swimming gear info courtesy of SwimmersBest, a SwimSwam partner. In response to the constant need for ways to train swimmers…

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SwimmersBest Lil Red Kick (Video)

This is a very useful tool in transitioning from a standard kickboard to no kickboard. The Lil Red Kick is also a great tool for an overhead weight for kicking drills as well as vertical kicking. Try the Lil Red Kick out and tell us your favorite ways to use the Lil Red Kick

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SwimmersBest CoreControl (Video)

Control the rotation and power of your core and help flatten the spine for better swim posture with SwimmersBest CoreControl.

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SwimmersBest HipFins (Video)

Improve core muscles and force the hips to rotate as stroke finishes with SwimmersBest HipFins.

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