Dryland Core Drill (Side To Side Rocks) Exercises For Swimmers

A strong core during rotation is the foundation of good swimming. Check out one of our favorite core stabilizing exercises -- no equipment needed! For more swimming technique articles, swimming tips, where to find swimming clubs or adult swimming lessons, and the benefits of swimming, visit: https://www.usms.org/ Looking for local swimming pools? We have a better option for you! Find a local swim club in your area at: https://www.usms.org/clubs

Learn the Streamline "Lock" Technique - Swimming 101

With a good streamline, you can swim faster in all of the swimming strokes. New swimmers tend to waste a lot of energy with unnecessary movements, but you can move quickly and far with the proper body position with the lock tip. Make sure to stack your hands and lock the upper hand's thumb under the lower hand's palm. Squeeze your head with your biceps, and you will be on your way to faster push-offs! Read more on How to Perfect Your Swimming Streamline below; https://www.usms.org/fitness-and-trai...

Breaststroke Kick Breakdown (3 Parts, Then Add Speed)

Break the breaststroke kick into its component parts and then add speed. For more swimming technique articles, swimming tips, where to find swimming clubs or adult swimming lessons, and the benefits of swimming, visit: https://www.usms.org/ Looking for local swimming pools? We have a better option for you! Find a local swim club in your area at: https://www.usms.org/clubs Need motivation to get started? Think about taking part in one or all three swims in our annual USMS Fitness Series: https://www.usms.org/events/fitness-e.... These are fun swim challenges that support a great cause—helping teach adults how to swim and feel safer around water. We also hold a variety of other swimming events and competitions: https://www.usms.org/events

2 Drills for Better Breaststroke

Time to get hip with breaststroke! It isn't just arms and legs—these two easy drills will show you why and how. 0:00 Intro to video 0:22 Drill 1—Cobra Drill 0:55 Drill 2—Breaststroke Pull with Dolphin Kick For more swim tips, articles, and technique pointers, visit: https://www.usms.org/ For more swimming technique articles, swimming tips, where to find swimming clubs or adult swimming lessons, and the benefits of swimming, visit: https://www.usms.org/

Knee Speed is the Secret for the Fastest Open Turns

Open turns can be as fast as flip turns, but you need to focus on the speed of your knees. For more swimming technique articles, swimming tips, where to find swimming clubs or adult swimming lessons, and the benefits of swimming, visit: https://www.usms.org/ Looking for local swimming pools? We have a better option for you! Find a local swim club in your area at: https://www.usms.org/clubs Need motivation to get started? Think about taking part in one or all three swims in our annual USMS Fitness Series: https://www.usms.org/events/fitness-e.... These are fun swim challenges that support a great cause—helping teach adults how to swim and feel safer around water.

Powerful Flip Turns and Breakouts (Rock-Solid Tips)

Pack a punch with these solid tips for improving your freestyle flip turns and breakouts. 0:00 Intro to video 0:11 3 Keys to a Really Good Flip Turn 0:30 Kick Board Drill 0:52 Lane Line Drill 1:16 Three Elements to A Good Solid Breakout For more swimming technique articles, swimming tips, where to find swimming clubs or adult swimming lessons, and the benefits of swimming, visit: https://www.usms.org/ Looking for local swimming pools? We have a better option for you! Find a local swim club in your area at: https://www.usms.org/clubs Need motivation to get started? Think about taking part in one or all three swims in our annual USMS Fitness Series: https://www.usms.org/events/fitness-e.... These are fun swim challenges that support a great cause—helping teach adults how to swim and feel safer around water. We also hold a variety of other swimming events and competitions: https://www.usms.org/events

Increase Flexibility with Simple In-Water Stretches (Drills)

These simple in-water stretches will increase your flexibility and help prevent injury. 0:00 Intro to video 0:52 Streamline Stretch Drill 1:20 One-Arm Streamline Stretch Drill 1:33 Handcuff Stretch Drill 1:55 Quad and Ankle Stretch 2:05 Starting Block Stretches For more swimming technique articles, swimming tips, where to find swimming clubs or adult swimming lessons, and the benefits of swimming, visit: https://www.usms.org/ Looking for local swimming pools? We have a better option for you! Find a local swim club in your area at: https://www.usms.org/clubs Need motivation to get started? Think about taking part in one or all three swims in our annual USMS Fitness Series: https://www.usms.org/events/fitness-e.... These are fun swim challenges that support a great cause—helping teach adults how to swim and feel safer around water.

3 Simple Steps to a Great Freestyle Flip Turn

Remembering these three things will help make your freestyle flip turn fast and efficient. For more swim tips, articles, and technique pointers, visit: https://www.usms.org/

2 Tips for a Strong Butterfly Kick

Learn how to kick from your hips, not your knees, and how to practice your up-kick. For more swimming technique articles, swimming tips, where to find swimming clubs or adult swimming lessons, and the benefits of swimming, visit: https://www.usms.org/ Looking for local swimming pools? We have a better option for you! Find a local swim club in your area at: https://www.usms.org/clubs

Build Shoulder Stability with the Hip-Drive Push-up

This modified push-up, which is shown in two variations, will help you build shoulder stability. For more swimming technique articles, swimming tips, where to find swimming clubs or adult swimming lessons, and the benefits of swimming, visit: https://www.usms.org/