Kinesiology in swimming By:massoud mirmoezi
Front crawl (freestyle) Backstroke – back crawl breaststroke butterfly
Stroke kick
The arm cycle 1. Entry 2. Catch 3. Pull 4. Follow-through 5. Recovery
The arm cycle Recovery Entry & Catch Out sweep In sweep Press
Sagittal , frontal , horizontal plane in swimming Flexion ( of shoulder in backstroke ) Extension ( of hip in freestyle kicking ) Abduction ( of arms in breaststroke ) Adduction ( of feet in breaststroke ) Rotation ( of head to draw breath )
Primary muscles used for all strokes are: Anterior deltoid Pectorals Posterior deltoid Serratus anterior Triceps Latissimus Dorsi
Quadriceps Hip stabilisers Gluteals Hamstrings
secondary muscles Trapezius Biceps Upper abdominals Lower abdominals Calf
Here are some examples of stretches that are particular the primary muscles used in swimming.
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