Swimming Strength Training

Keep your body strong so you can swim fast and injury free all year long. These tips and exercises will help balance your muscles, prevent injuries and build a lean swimming machine.

Strength Training for Swimmers

Strength Training for Swimmers

Try these strength training workouts to power your swim stroke.

Strong Abs Build a Base for Swimming Success

Strong Abs Build a Base for Swimming Success

Abdominal strength is an important part of a swimmer's conditioning since it helps keep the body balanced in the water and facilitates rotation with each stroke.

Pump Iron Out of the Pool to Get Strong and Lean

Pump Iron Out of the Pool to Get Strong and Lean

Weight training is good component to add to your swim regimen. However, you need to find the delicate balance to stay strong and lean without adding bulk.

Simple Swim-Specific Poolside Exercises

Simple Swim-Specific Poolside Exercises

Here's a safe, easy way to build swim-specific strength without lifting weights.

Balance Your Blades: 3 Corrective Shoulder Exercises

Balance Your Blades: 3 Corrective Shoulder Exercises

For swimmers, shoulder pain isn't always cured by spending time away from the pool. Strengthen and balance your shoulders with these exercises.

Q & A With Natalie Coughlin: Kicking, Flip Turns, Core Strength and Nutrition

Q & A With Natalie Coughlin: Kicking, Flip Turns, Core Strength and Nutrition

Olympic gold medalist Natalie Coughlin answers your questions on kicking, flip turns, core strength and pre- and post-workout nutrition.

Exercises to Prevent Swimmer's Shoulder

Exercises to Prevent Swimmer's Shoulder

The repetitive arm motion of freestyle can cause some swimmers to develop shoulder pain. Increasing flexibility combined with strengthening and balancing upper-body muscles can prevent such injuries.

Stretch Cords: The Key to Offseason Swim Training

Stretch Cords: The Key to Offseason Swim Training

Turn to dryland exercises for conditioning and injury prevention. Using stretch cords is a great way to strengthen muscles while simulating swimming motions outside of the pool.

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