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Pat in TX
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Okay, I admit my interest has been piqued reading the posts that mention
strengthening the quads. As a cyclist and not-so-good hill climber, I want
stronger quads. Therefore, I am soliciting info on what I can do in swimming
that will build my quads.
Here is what I have gleaned from the posts:
1. get some swim fins and use them. Should I start with Zoomers and proceed
to longer fins? I already have some scuba diving fins, but I guess I
shouldn't start out using them.
2. do squats on dry land or lunges
3. get in with the rowing machine bunch
4. using the kickboard may not help here because the kick itself changes
when using a kickboard
and, I need to get the hamstrings stronger, too. Is there some swim drill
that will help with this? right now, I have been doing power
walking--backwards in the shallow section of the pool. (Usually a half mile
forwards and then a half mile backwards)
thanks for constructive advice,
Pat in TX
strengthening the quads. As a cyclist and not-so-good hill climber, I want
stronger quads. Therefore, I am soliciting info on what I can do in swimming
that will build my quads.
Here is what I have gleaned from the posts:
1. get some swim fins and use them. Should I start with Zoomers and proceed
to longer fins? I already have some scuba diving fins, but I guess I
shouldn't start out using them.
2. do squats on dry land or lunges
3. get in with the rowing machine bunch
4. using the kickboard may not help here because the kick itself changes
when using a kickboard
and, I need to get the hamstrings stronger, too. Is there some swim drill
that will help with this? right now, I have been doing power
walking--backwards in the shallow section of the pool. (Usually a half mile
forwards and then a half mile backwards)
thanks for constructive advice,
Pat in TX