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SwimmingMonkey · Sep 8, 2009 4:59pm

I used to swim competitively in high school, and we had to strengthen both legs and arms (for obvious reasons). I tended to like arm strengthening more simply because it was easier to show off outside of swimming functions. If I met some new girls I could show them my biceps easier than my quads.

So, which do you prefer and why?

Zash · Sep 20, 2009 7:44pm

I like leg strengthening, only because your arms are naturally much stronger than your arms and I love to run.

piatraelfa · Oct 1, 2009 7:18pm

You don't gain strength by running. That is a fact!
Though, both are very important. Legs are more powerful, therefore should me trained very hard, if you want good performances. Also, the move of the arms in swimming should be directly directed by the back, therefore, be sure to train them properly.

Zash · Oct 1, 2009 7:24pm

Yes, you do, are you kidding me? Have you seen runners out there?

vandy · Oct 1, 2009 7:28pm

I believe that for a good swimmer you need both the strengths.
I was always advised by my coach to concentrate on both these aspects & today I am able to manage the strokes with hands & leg.
Both are equally important.

swim · Jul 5, 2010 2:33am

hi there,well i like to strength my arms because i was boxer and my arm need strength before start my boxing training.

Ken Tao · Dec 15, 2010 7:59pm

Get upper body benefit from swimming and lower body benefit from bicycling and walking. Since swimming uses all muscle groups it's a sure bet over any other form of excercise. I suggest a concerted dolphin kick regimen to turn abs fat into muscle.

smallyfish · Dec 27, 2010 10:48pm

(Jul 5, 2010 2:33am)swim Wrote: hi there,well i like to strength my arms because i was boxer and my arm need strength before start my boxing training.

I think I like the both,there should be a balance of doing exercises,
I prefer the legs.

Jerry · Jan 7, 2011 9:37am

honestly i think both are important.
but the explosive power in your legs are more important than anything else.
your underwater kick makes a HUGE difference.
I trained with Skip Kenny, who was the coach for the US olympic team for 4 years and you can not believe how much emphasis he puts on the underwater kick. and in longer races, you especially need your underwater kick and your turns to be perfect.

Flyervoong · Feb 8, 2011 11:39pm

Honestly.. I think my legs are fine since i have the most muscular legs on my team... scary haha, I personally would work on my Back, arms, and chest Big Smile

better for strokes, well for me of course

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