Technique
- Position yourself in the water in a prone position.
- Use rhythmic arm strokes (e.g., reaching forward and pulling back) to move.
- Combine arm movements with a continuous leg kick for propulsion.
Form tips
- Keep the body streamlined and horizontal in the water.
- Coordinate your breathing with the arm cycle.
Muscles
Strength
Primary
- Chest
- Back
Secondary
- Shoulders
- Biceps
- Triceps
- Rotator cuff
Individual muscles
Individual muscles
- Pectoralis major (sternal head)
- Latissimus dorsi
- Teres major
Equipment
Appears in
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Joint movements
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