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

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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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Maximizing Swimming Performance in the Gym: The Myth of Sport-Specific Training

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Maximizing Swimming Performance in the Gym: The Myth of Sport-Specific Training

Discover how to boost your swimming performance with gym-specific training. Learn about the best compound exercises tailored to the unique joint actions and muscle groups used in different swimming strokes. Understand why focusing on deadlifts, squats, pull-ups, and rotation exercises can lead to significant improvements in your swimming strength and power. Whether you specialize in short axis strokes like butterfly and breaststroke, or long axis strokes such as freestyle and backstroke, this post guides you through the optimal gym workout for swimmers.

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