We have already seen how to strengthen your lower limbs by performing exercises either in the pool and/or at the poolside. Using the same method, let’s see how we can work on our upper limbs. Your arms are the main driving force in swimming, so it is important to make sure they are strong.
Let’s take a look at a few exercises for increasing your strength.
1. PUSH-UPS & SPRINT
This exercise mainly focuses on your chest and triceps and begins with a set of press ups. Having completed the set, dive into the pool and perform a quick sprint using any stroke you like.
Here is a reminder of how to perform a press-up:
- Lie on the floor with your chest facing downwards.
- Rest your weight on your toes, keeping your feet close together but not touching.
- Now, with your hands at the sides of your chest, press hard with your arms to raise yourself off the floor.
- Use your core to keep your back straight, making sure it does not bend or arch.
- Keep your head and neck in line with your upper body and your face down.
- If you cannot lift yourself off the floor, you can “lighten” your body by lifting your feet and resting your weight on your knees.
5 sets of 10 push-ups + 25m sprint + 75m easy swimming…
