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Single-arm freestyle drill

SwimSwimDifficulty ★★PoolDrill
4.5 MET
≈ 56 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. One arm at your side, swim with the other; breathe to the non-swimming side.
  2. Switch arms each length.

Coaching cues

  • Rotate fully
  • Catch early

Common mistakes

  • Flat body

Muscles worked

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

Primary: Lats, Shoulders · Secondary: Core, Obliques

Equipment

Pool