Category: Dryland
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Swimmer Strength Tech Tip: When can we add weight to training
Dryland Training for Swimmers: Coach Deniz explains how to evaluate if young swimmers (athletes) are ready to add weight to their strength training. Safety is key to preventing injuries.
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Swimmer Strength Tech Tip: Shoulder Pain
Dryland Training for Swimmers: Coach Deniz explains the types of shoulder movements, common problems with shoulders for swimmers, and exercises to alleviate shoulder pain including self-myofascial release.
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Swimmers Don’t Skip Leg Day | Ross Edgley
During 2019 I spent 157 days (and 1,780 miles) swimming around Great Britain. Spending 12 hours in the water per day, I essentially skipped leg day for 6 months and so often get asked about how I’ve been able to rehab my legs and adjust to life back on land. Which is why I wanted…
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20 Minute Swimmers Flexibility Routine
This video shares a short flexibility routine for swimmers with stretches and exercise to improve shoulder, overhead, chest, quad and hamstring mobility.
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Swimmer Strength Tech Tip McGill 3 Core Exercises
Dryland Training for Swimmers: Introducing the McGill 3 Core Exercises. These are considered to be among the healthiest options for our spines.The exercises include: The Curl-Up, Bird Dog, and Side Bridge.
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Michael Phelps First Pitch at Arizona Diamondbacks Game
Decorated Olympic swimmer and Arizona resident Michael Phelps threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Swim Night before the #Dbacks 11-5 win over the Dodgers.
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Swimmer Strength Tech Tip: Performing the Squat
Dryland Training for Swimmers: Each athlete’s squat is very unique. Depending on the anatomical arrangements in the pelvis, athletes will have slightly different squatting mechanics. Here are the most important things to know. Presented by Swimmer Strength Coach Deniz Hekmati, MS, CSCS
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Emler School Swim Instructors Prep For Pulling Together
They’re training in the water for an intense competition above ground!
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Swimmer 0 vs. 1 Gymnast (Epic Fail)
After swimming for 157 days (1,780 miles) I’m now back enjoying training with no set goal (purely training for the love of it) and will be documenting my athletic adventures as I try new sports and catch up with old friends back on land. This reunion with my ‘high bar’ brobarian (and Olympic legend) Nile…