Does the Barbell Back Squat Predict Start Performance?
Does the barbell back squat predict swim start performance? Research shows stronger sprinters get to 15m faster. Read on for the data and strength benchmarks.
Does the barbell back squat predict swim start performance? Research shows stronger sprinters get to 15m faster. Read on for the data and strength benchmarks.
Faster flip turns are one of the quickest ways to improve times in the pool. Here are seven tips to get in and out of the turns faster.
A good reaction on the starting block gets swimmers off the block and into the race early. Here’s what you need to know about good reaction times.
Powerful starts are a combination of horizontal force, sequencing, and the right training. Here’s how to build explosive power in the block phase of the start.
Short step vs long step relay start—what elite swimmers use and why it matters for early race speed.
The block phase is the most important part of the swim start. Here’s how to optimize it for more explosive starts.
How should you pace the 100 freestyle? Data from Olympic finalists reveals where races separate, how much elites positive split, and why the third 25 often decides the outcome.
Looking to swim a faster 50 freestyle? Here are the best sets to improve power, speed, and develop a more explosive start and breakout.
Want a faster 100 freestyle? Learn how to target the right energy systems, fine tune stroke kinematics, pace properly, and more for a blistering race day performance.
From energy systems to stroke rate to pacing, the 50 and 100 freestyle are more different than you think. Here’s how to train both like a pro.