Swimmers Back Stroke Kick1
Strengthens the back muscles, improving posture and pulling strength.
BackIntermediateStrengthPush
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: back. Secondary: lats, shoulders |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Back |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Push |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 10-12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~6 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Step 1: Setup — Get into the starting position for Swimmers Back Stroke Kick1.
- Step 2: Initiation — Engage your core and begin the movement with control.
- Step 3: Main movement — Complete the movement through its full range of motion.
- Step 4: End position — Reach the top/end of the movement with control.
- Step 5: Return — Slowly return to the starting position.
- Step 6: Breathing reminder — Exhale on exertion, inhale on return.
- Step 7: Safety note — Keep the movement controlled and stop if you feel sharp pain.
Coaching tips
Benefits
Strengthens the back muscles, improving posture and pulling strength.
Common mistakes
Letting the hips sag or flaring the elbows out to the sides.
Make it harder
Add a pause at the hardest point, slow the tempo, or add light resistance (band or dumbbells).
Make it easier
Reduce the range of motion or reps until the movement feels controlled.
Breathing
Exhale on exertion, inhale on release.
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