Swimming Technique Misconceptions: Arm Entry

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January 9, 2016
HVR Sports   swimming in a pool HVR Sports Swimming Technique Misconceptions: Arm Entry

Swimming Technique Misconceptions: Arm Entry
Many people believe that it is worth copying the technique of the fastest swimmers. In reality, even the fastest swimmers have technique limitations, but they offset them with strength and conditioning. The purpose of this series of articles is to address scientifically the technique misconceptions that have become “conventional wisdom,” and to present options that are more effective.

It is a common technique misconception that it is effective for a swimmer to complete the arm entry parallel to the water surface in freestyle and backstroke, while in butterfly completing the entry with the hands above the shoulders. The idea is that a downward angle on the arm entry generates more resistance, however Dr. Havriluk has found that these typical arm entries result in wasted time.

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