– Strengthen your core and upper body for better posture and power in the water. – Build muscle endurance for sustained swimming efforts. – Reduce injury risk by strengthening key muscle groups.
– Core: Plank, crunches, Russian twists – Shoulders: Push-ups, lateral raises, face pulls – Back: Pull-ups, rows, lat pulldowns – Legs: Squats, lunges, deadlifts
Strengthen Your Core for Powerful Strokes
– A strong core provides stability and power during swimming. – Plank, crunches, Russian twists strengthen your abdominals and obliques. – Exercises like bird dogs engage your lower back and core muscles.
Build Shoulder Strength for Efficient Pulls
– Strong shoulders are essential for pulling through the water. – Push-ups, lateral raises, and face pulls target the shoulder muscles. – Exercises like dumbbell presses and overhead press further strengthen the shoulders.