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Catch-up drill

SwimSwimDifficulty ★PoolDrill
4 MET
≈ 50 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. One arm stays extended in front until the other arm 'catches up' to it.
  2. Swim slowly; feel the full extension and rotation.

Coaching cues

  • Patient front arm
  • Rotate to breathe

Common mistakes

  • Rushing the timing

Muscles worked

front view of the muscular system
front
back view of the muscular system
back
  • Lats
  • Shoulders
  • Core

Primary: Lats, Shoulders · Secondary: Core

Equipment

Pool