How to Practice Swimming Without a Pool

How to Practice Swimming Without a Pool

You don’t need a pool to keep improving. With the right at-home approach, you can practice swimming by sharpening your breathing, kick control, posture, and strength on land. These dryland swimming practice drills help you stay ready, stay connected to your stroke, and return to the water faster and more confident.

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What Is a Smith Machine? Pros, Cons, and How to Use It Right

What Is a Smith Machine? Pros, Cons, and How to Use It Right

The Smith machine has its place—but only when used with purpose. In this article, I break down what the Smith machine is, its pros and cons, and how swimmers can use it strategically to build upper-body strength and shoulder stability. Plus, I’ll show you two simple bodyweight progressions—Inverted Rows and Elevated Push-Ups—that I’ve used with swimmers of all levels. If you want strength that transfers to the pool, start by training smart on land.

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Stroke for Stroke: 10 Winning Practices of the Best Swimmers

Stroke for Stroke: 10 Winning Practices of the Best Swimmers

Achieving greatness in the world of competitive swimming demands unwavering commitment and a well-structured training routine. Let's delve into the crucial components that shape the training regimens of the best swimmers:

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