Breaststroke is an easy-to-learn but hard-to-practice stroke. Today, we're going to discuss the 3 most common mistakes you make in the lower body breaststroke to help you correct and improve your technique.
Mistake 1: Tighten your legs too much
Many people tend to close their legs in the breaststroke too much at once, and even put their thighs on their stomachs, thinking that this kind of pedaling is more powerful, and never consider changing.
In fact, this posture is completely wrong and creates a lot of resistance, which is not conducive to moving forward.
The correct leg tucking angle should be around 130 150 degrees, which is relatively small. If you're swimming fast, the angle may be even larger.
Mistake 2: The lower body sinks
The lower body sinking is a nightmare for almost all breaststroke enthusiasts, especially when ventilating.
I once witnessed an uncle whose lower body sank very much, and it was like treading water even though he was breaststroke. However, if you look closely, you will see that the Olympians also sink slightly when ventilating, but they can quickly adjust and maintain their body level, why is that?
The secret is volatility! Take a look at the ** in the graph below, paying special attention to the fluctuating curves of the head and hips.
After the ventilation is over, her hips are briefly raised above her head, and her body naturally fluctuates, using her core strength to maintain balance, so that her body is immediately parallel to the water.
And most of us stiffen our bodies after ventilation and do not adjust our body's center of gravity to return to the balance point, so we naturally sink.
Mistake 3: Bend your legs
Let's take a look at the correct posture first, and you'll notice that your legs are straight. This pose is more fluid to swim because there is less resistance in the lower body.
The posture in the picture below is wrong, and bending your legs will increase physical exertion and make you feel a lot of pressure on your body.
Finally
Did you make the above 3 mistakes? If not, then you're an absolute genius!
It's easy to get started with breaststroke, but it's not easy to master. Let's learn to swim well and become a beautiful little frog in the pool!
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