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Swimming: Anatomy
Proper core engagement prevents the hips from sinking, which is a primary cause of slowed momentum. 🦵 Lower Body & Kick
The upper body is the "engine" of the swimming stroke, concentrating development in the chest, back, and shoulders. Swimming Anatomy
Effective swimming requires the hips to rotate side-to-side, initiating slightly before the shoulders to maximize reach and power. Proper core engagement prevents the hips from sinking,
These facilitate the recovery phase and help stabilize the shoulder joint through its wide range of motion. âš“ The Core & Body Rotation These facilitate the recovery phase and help stabilize
These engage most heavily during the "finish" phase of the stroke to push the water back.
The rectus and transverse abdominis keep the body in a streamlined, horizontal position to reduce drag.
Swimming involves nearly every major muscle group working in a synchronized "kinetic chain" to overcome water resistance. Propulsion is generated primarily through the upper body, while the core and legs provide essential stability and positioning. 🦾 Upper Body Propulsion