1.6K reactions · 55 shares | Here’s how 👇 Most swimmers get this wrong in butterfly. They think the goal is to pull the hands back to meet hips — so they yank with the arms and rely on shoulder strength. That works for the first few strokes, but then the fatigue kicks in… and the rhythm falls apart. Here’s the mindset shift that changes everything: Don’t pull your arms to your hips. Instead, anchor your catch early, and then hold the water as your hips drive forward — essentially meeting your hips with the arms… Why this works: Anchoring the catch means getting your hands into a high-elbow position early, pressing the water backward (not downward), and engaging your lats instead of just your shoulders. Holding the water means you’re not slipping or spinning your hands — you’re gripping the water and using that connection to move your body forward. This is what gives the stroke that powerful “snap” without overworking your arms. Take your time in this position, trust me, you don’t have to rush the catch! As your hips surge forward, they create momentum — and that momentum naturally pulls your torso and arms through without needing to muscle it with your arms. The benefits: Less fatigue in the arms and shoulders. Because you’re not pulling with smaller muscle groups, your shoulders won’t burn out halfway through the set or race. More power from bigger muscle groups. Your core, lats, and chest are doing the work — these are stronger and more sustainable over time. Better rhythm and timing. When your hips and arms are connected through that anchored catch, the stroke becomes smoother and more rhythmic — it flows. Faster AND more efficient. You’re no longer wasting energy yanking water that gives little return. Every movement contributes to forward motion. Your stroke will feel lighter, stronger, and way more connected. Be sure to comment your thoughts and let me know if this helped 🙌 As always, rewatch the video and see a great example of one of the best swimmers of this generation (and all time), utilizing this technique. Swimmer in vid: @leon.marchand31 #swimming #swimmingtips #swimtips #swimmingtechnique #swimtechnique #swim #butterfly #butterflyswimming | SwimDepth | Facebook
1.6K reactions · 55 shares | Here’s how 👇 Most swimmers get this wrong in butterfly. They think the goal is to pull the hands back to meet hips — so they yank with the arms and rely on shoulder strength. That works for the first few strokes, but then the fatigue kicks in… and the rhythm falls apart. Here’s the mindset shift that changes everything: Don’t pull your arms to your hips. Instead, anchor your catch early, and then hold the water as your hips drive forward — essentially meeting your hips with the arms… Why this works: Anchoring the catch means getting your hands into a high-elbow position early, pressing the water backward (not downward), and engaging your lats instead of just your shoulders. Holding the water means you’re not slipping or spinning your hands — you’re gripp
10K views · 1K reactions | Technique is probably the most important thing to improve in fly. Swimmer in vid: @leon.marchand31 #fly #butterfly #butterflyswimming #butterflytechnique #swimming #swim #swimtips #swimmingtips #swimtechniquetraining #swimtechnique #swimmingtechnique #olympics #olympicswimming #sprintrevolution | SwimDepth
The Race Club on Instagram: "🚨 IM Game-Changer Alert! 🚨 The crossover turn is the fastest, smoothest way to transition from back to breast in your IM 💥 But most swimmers don’t learn it right — or at all. At The Race Club, we break it down step-by-step 🧠➡️💪 so any swimmer can master it fast. Cleaner lines. Faster splits. Better races. ✅ More speed ✅ Less drag ✅ Legal & lethal in the IM Ready to level up your turns? Let’s go! 🔁🩵🖤 #theraceclub #swimtips #swimfast #IMtraining #crossoverturn #swimmingtechnique #swimcoach #backtobreast #IM #medley #olympicswimming #usaswimming #swimlife #swimstagram #raceclubmethod #swimmingdrills #swimsmarter #swimtraining #turntechnique #efficiencyiskey #speedmatters"
82K views · 5.3K reactions | 3-Major Pieces for Backstroke Vertical Forearm . 1)Fingertips and hands need to feel like they point up to the surface. Bend the elbow as if you were brining the hand to the shoulder before pulling. . 2)Down-Up-Down. Reach back/down. Bend elbow to bring hand over the elbow. Then Pull. Then finish by pushing down. This should remind you of throwing a ball. . 3) Stay on your side while pulling. The torso faces the camera during the vertical forearm and pull. This LACK OF ROTATION forces the core muscles to work to pull the arm through the water. . Like and share to someone struggling with their backstroke pulling! . #olympicswimming #freestyleswimming #backstroke #breaststroke #butterflyswimming #swimming #usaswimming #swimcoachlife #swimcoach #swimrace #swimmeet | Reykli | B-Times to AAAA Swimmers
Rory: The Triathlon Swim Coach on Instagram: "Looking where you are going is good advice when driving or cycling, but in swimming, looking too far forward can negatively impact your balance and cause your hips and heels to sink. This increases resistance and slows you down, especially when you turn to breathe. Here’s why: When your eyes look forward, your chin moves away from your collarbones and chest, causing your mouth to dip deeper into the water. As a result, you have to lift your head higher to breathe, which makes your hips drop. Instead when you look downward and bring your chin closer to your chest, your mouth stays level with your forehead. This means you don’t need to lift your head to breathe, keeping your hips aligned and reducing drag. While looking directly down is idea
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